Podcast appearances and mentions of Shankar Vedantam

Today, we are excited to share Dr. Alexandra's recent interview on the Signal Award-winning podcast No Small Endeavor. Produced by PRX and Great Feeling Studios, the podcast explores what it means to live a good life with the help of courageous and impassioned guests like renowned happiness expert Gretchen Rubin, Hidden Brain podcast host Shankar Vedantam, and New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell.In this specific episode, host and theologian Lee C. Camp and Dr. Solomon discuss insights from her book, "Loving Bravely,” as well as the secrets to thriving intimacy, mastering the art of apology, and staying truly present with your partner. Not to mention she shares practical tools for navigating the inevitable challenges of long-term love.  Listen to more episodes of No Small Endeavor here: https://lnk.to/D28Fv3

Yowei shares exciting show news and goes on a self-delusion bender with the team at Proxy HQ. Is she being delusional? Or is delusion just necessary for starting any new project?From the episode:  Useful Delusions: The Power & Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain, by Shankar Vedantam: www.hiddenbrain.org/books Radiotopia from PRX: www.radiotopia.fm Episode credits:  Produced by Yowei Shaw Edited by John DeLore Mixed by Kyle Pulley  To help this independent show exist, consider joining our Patreon: patreon.com/proxypodcast. You'll get our newsletter and exclusive monthly bonus episodes. Follow us on Instagram: @proxypodcast @yoweishaw Get in touch at proxythepod@gmail.com

Episode 59: Podcast on Podcasts  **Join me as I list out my favorite podcasts. The Q Coach with Julie Bacon https://www.theqcoach.com/ The Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam https://hiddenbrain.org/   The Wrong End of the Tunnel with Chris Kerton https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093313054171   The Startline Podcast with  Cara Armour https://www.startlinepod.com/   The Kathy Keats Show with Kathy Keats https://thekathykeatsshow.com/   Drinking from the Toilet with Hannah Branigan https://hannahbranigan.dog/dog-training-podcast/ The After Class with Kayl McCann https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mccann-dogs-agility-after-class-podcast/id1558162979   The Agility Challenge with Daisy Peel https://podcast.theagilitychallenge.com/1/   Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett https://dogsthat.com/podcasts/   FX Agility with Megan Foster https://www.fxagilityschool.com/podcasts/fostering-excellence-in-agility Cog Dog Radio with Sarah Stremming https://www.facebook.com/thecognitivecanine/   Bad Dog Agility with Sarah Fernandezlopez, Esteban Fernandezlopez and Jennifer Crank https://baddogagility.com/category/podcast/            

This is our unabridged interview with Shankar Vedantam. We all like to believe that we live our lives rationally, deliberately, consciously. But what if our conscious decision making is just the tip of the iceberg? “ I feel like I have a full picture of what's happening inside my own mind,” says Shankar Vedantam. But it turns out “there is a large portion of our mind that's working outside of our conscious awareness.” Shankar founded Hidden Brain Media in order to teach people what science has uncovered about our brains. In this episode, he discusses why we're not as autonomous as we think we are, and the profound implications for the ways we act, think, and live. Show Notes Resources mentioned this episode: “Hidden Brain” by Shankar Vedantam Hidden Brain Website Shankar's TED Talk Similar NSE episodes: Dacher Keltner: How Awe Will Transform Your Life Kristin Neff: The Power of Self-Compassion Amishi Jha: Push-ups for Your Brain Heather Holleman: The Art of Conversation PDF of Lee's Interview Notes Transcript of Abridged Interview Want more NSE? JOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes designed specifically to help you live a good life, ad-free listening, and discounts on live shows Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTubeFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTubeFollow Lee: Instagram | TwitterJoin our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this episode I share strategies for navigating the frenzy of social media these days. There is so much fear, anger and negativity throughout almost every thread I read. We must learn how to manage our minds effectively so we can stay in leadership energy and have a ripple effect on the people around us.I also talk about a podcast I recently listened to called the Hidden Brain. They did a Wellness Series 2.0 and in it an episode called When It's All to Much. The host, Shankar Vedantam, interviewed an educator and researcher named Sarah Jaquette Ray about the impact of overwhelm, hopelessness, and despair on student's in her class who were learning about climate change from her. I couldn't help but notice the similarity to how many American's are feeling right now about politics. I love what she concluded from her research and will give you a hint that it might have something to do with the name of my podcast:)  I'm sharing the link to this episode here.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-2-0-when-its-all-too-much/id1028908750?i=1000684745656We must stop getting so easily triggered and falling into hopelessness and despair about the state of our world. Enough is enough! It's time for us to calm down and get our shit together. Click on the platform of your choice to listen to the latest podcast episode, follow the podcast, and write a review so we can spread the news and reach more people!  Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-community-collaboration-in-sb-podcast/id1548758744Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4RWxW7Ni1EHTAywriOwY9z?si=d9c181834529414dGoogle Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/search/The%20Brain%20BS%20PodcastAmazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/09208f98-6c21-4fea-abbf-14a495cabd09/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciouslyI Heart Radiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-brain-bs-podcast-learn-76710324/Pandorahttps://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-brain-bs-podcast-learning-to-live-consciously/PC:60845We must learn how to mange our minds and come together as a collective. You will totally understand how we are all so much more powerful together than we are alone after you listen to this episode. If you want to get in touch with me or connect to get creative about a collaboration, click on the link below.https://www.thebrainbs.com/

We all like to believe that we live our lives rationally, deliberately, consciously. But what if our conscious decision making is just the tip of the iceberg? “ I feel like I have a full picture of what's happening inside my own mind,” says Shankar Vedantam. But it turns out “there is a large portion of our mind that's working outside of our conscious awareness.” Shankar founded Hidden Brain Media in order to teach people what science has uncovered about our brains. In this episode, he discusses why we're not as autonomous as we think we are, and the profound implications for the ways we act, think, and live. Show Notes Resources mentioned this episode: “Hidden Brain” by Shankar Vedantam Hidden Brain Website Shankar's TED Talk Similar NSE episodes: Dacher Keltner: How Awe Will Transform Your Life Kristin Neff: The Power of Self-Compassion Amishi Jha: Push-ups for Your Brain Heather Holleman: The Art of Conversation PDF of Lee's Interview Notes Transcription Link Want more NSE? JOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes designed specifically to help you live a good life, ad-free listening, and discounts on live shows Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTubeFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTubeFollow Lee: Instagram | TwitterJoin our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

What makes ordinary people do evil things? It was a question that long fascinated the psychologist Philip Zimbardo, who died in October. Zimbardo was best known for the controversial Stanford prison experiment, in which he created a simulated prison in the basement of a university building and recruited volunteers to act as prisoners and guards. This week, we explore how Zimbardo came to create one of psychology's most notorious experiments – and inadvertently became the poster child for the human weaknesses he was trying to study.  We're bringing Hidden Brain to the stage in San Francisco and Seattle in February 2025! Join our host Shankar Vedantam as he shares seven key insights from his first decade hosting the show. Click here for more info and tickets. 

What is our purpose, both individually and collectively? What lies in the balance of who we are now and who we will become?  In Part Two of this episode, the Surgeon General and Shankar Vedantam, host of “Hidden Brain,” go deep into conversation about our individual and national quest for meaning and purpose.  This episode becomes deeply personal as both host and guest reveal their family's hopes for coming to America, and the unimaginable ways in which those dreams were realized. They find themselves asking where else on earth has what America can offer? And how can we remember and reinforce our ideals at moments the noise becomes too great?  (03:23)    How can we encourage young people to dream about the future?  (09:21)    How can we bring freshness and curiosity to our daily lives?  (11:57)    What does it mean to be a tourist in our own lives?  (15:28)    What is the power of having purpose in our lives?  (22:39)    What's the difference between goals and purpose?  (25:39)    How would Dr. Murthy bolster America's sense of purpose?  (28:58)    What is the enormous possibility that the United States offers?  (30:16)    What story of America did Dr. Murthy see in the crowd at his swearing in ceremony?  (32:51)    Who are Shankar Vedantam's Unsung Heroes?    We'd love to hear from you! Send us a note at housecalls@hhs.gov with your feedback & ideas. For more episodes, visit www.surgeongeneral.gov/housecalls.      Shankar Vedantam, Host, “Hidden Brain” Podcast  Instagram: @hiddenbrain   X: @hiddenbrain  Facebook: @hiddenbrain    About Shankar Vedantam  Shankar Vedantam is the host and executive editor of the Hidden Brain podcast and radio show. Shankar and NPR launched the podcast in 2015, and it now receives millions of downloads per week, and is regularly listed as one of the top 20 podcasts in the world. The radio show, which debuted in 2017, is heard on more than 425 public radio stations across the United States.     Vedantam was NPR's social science correspondent between 2011 and 2020, and he spent 10 years as a reporter at The Washington Post. From 2007 to 2009, he was also a columnist, and wrote the Department of Human Behavior column for the Post.     Vedantam and Hidden Brain have been recognized with numerous journalism awards, including the Edward R Murrow Award, and honors from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the International Society of Political Psychology, the Society of Professional Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Austen Riggs Center, the American Psychoanalytic Association, the Webby Awards, the Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors, the South Asian Journalists Association, the Asian American Journalists Association, the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, the American Public Health Association, the Templeton-Cambridge Fellowship on Science and Religion, and the Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellowship.     In 2009-2010, Vedantam served as a fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.     Shankar Vedantam speaks internationally about how the “hidden brain” shapes our world and is the author of two non-fiction books: The Hidden Brain: How our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Control Markets, Wage Wars and Save Our Lives, published in 2010, and Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain published in 2021, an exploration of deception's role in human success.  

Have you ever had a moment when you've wanted to reach out to someone you haven't seen in awhile, but something stops you, like the worry you'll say the wrong thing?  Or have you had the experience of assuming that someone who disagrees with you must also dislike you?   It turns out, our mind can play tricks on us that make it harder to connect.   Shankar Vedantam, host and creator of the podcast ”Hidden Brain” joins the Surgeon General for a two-part conversation that travels across science and deeper philosophical questions about life.   In this first conversation, Shankar explains the “hidden brain,” the part of the mind that function outside of our awareness, making unconscious decisions and judgments. They ponder the paradox of how social anxieties keep us from connecting, but how acts of connection and kindness have far greater impact and power than most of us realize.     Offering both science and personal stories, Shankar and Dr. Murthy help us work through our fears of connecting. And help us close the gap between our values, like kindness, and our actions.  (04:04)    How does Shankar Vedantam describe the origins of the Hidden Brain podcast?  (06:18)    How can we understand if our hidden brain is helping us?  (08:34)    How does our hidden brain keep us from connecting with other people?  (14:04)    What does it mean to express gratitude to someone else?  (18:39)    How has Dr. Murthy cultivated his sense of kind and warmth?  (24:20)    How can we tell a better story about the nature of our humanity?  (29:36)    How did Shankar Vedantam become a translator of science?  (33:12)    How do listeners respond to the Hidden Brain podcast?  (36:12)    How are ideas for Hidden Brain podcast episodes developed?    We'd love to hear from you! Send us a note at housecalls@hhs.gov with your feedback & ideas. For more episodes, visit www.surgeongeneral.gov/housecalls.      Shankar Vedantam, Host, “Hidden Brain” Podcast  Instagram: @hiddenbrain   X: @hiddenbrain  Facebook: @hiddenbrain    About Shankar Vedantam  Shankar Vedantam is the host and executive editor of the Hidden Brain podcast and radio show. Shankar and NPR launched the podcast in 2015, and it now receives millions of downloads per week, and is regularly listed as one of the top 20 podcasts in the world. The radio show, which debuted in 2017, is heard on more than 425 public radio stations across the United States.     Vedantam was NPR's social science correspondent between 2011 and 2020, and he spent 10 years as a reporter at The Washington Post. From 2007 to 2009, he was also a columnist, and wrote the Department of Human Behavior column for the Post.     Vedantam and Hidden Brain have been recognized with numerous journalism awards, including the Edward R Murrow Award, and honors from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the International Society of Political Psychology, the Society of Professional Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Austen Riggs Center, the American Psychoanalytic Association, the Webby Awards, the Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors, the South Asian Journalists Association, the Asian American Journalists Association, the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association, the American Public Health Association, the Templeton-Cambridge Fellowship on Science and Religion, and the Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellowship.     In 2009-2010, Vedantam served as a fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.     Shankar Vedantam speaks internationally about how the “hidden brain” shapes our world and is the author of two non-fiction books: The Hidden Brain: How our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Control Markets, Wage Wars and Save Our Lives, published in 2010, and Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain published in 2021, an exploration of deception's role in human success.  

NPR's Hidden Brain's host Shankar Vedantam delves into the intricacies of his latest podcast series, US 2.0, challenging the prevailing narrative of a deeply divided America. Vedantam emphasizes that, contrary to popular belief, Americans share more common ground in their political views than it may appear. The insightful discussion explores the nuances of unity amidst perceived polarization, shedding light on the untold stories that bridge political divides. US 2.0, as Vedantam elucidates, aims to showcase the multifaceted nature of American perspectives and experiences, transcending the often sensationalized portrayal of a fractured nation. Drawing from extensive research and compelling narratives, the podcast series delves into the shared values and aspirations that bind Americans together, fostering a deeper understanding of the collective national identity. Vedantam's exploration challenges listeners to reconsider preconceived notions about the country's political landscape and encourages a more nuanced approach to understanding the complexities of American society. US 2.0 emerges as a platform for dialogue and connection, offering a refreshing perspective on unity in an era dominated by divisive narratives.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the other side of the aisle really think of you? Whether you're red or blue, "Hidden Brain" host Shankar Vedantam has the podcast series for you.

"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vedantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future selves will share the same views, perspectives and hopes as our current selves -- and shows how we can more proactively craft the people we are to become. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All or nothing thinking impacts us all. Culture and societal expectations might influence the way we are each impacted - but you can trust me when I say, "It's something you want to be aware of".  In this episode I am joined by Angela Porter, LPCC. We talk about our clinical and personal experience with All or Nothing thinking and what we recommend listeners can do to challenge their thinking and move beyond the all or nothing and black or white. We referenced Shankar Vedantam's Hidden Brain Episode (and book) "Useful Delusions". Listen Here!   Live in New Mexico or Florida? Looking for individual, couples counseling or family therapy? Schedule Today!   Follow So You Never Miss A Thing! Instagram TikTok   What you can expect from Season Four of The Good, The Bad, The Family The “fix it” mentality  Is it Unhealthy to Romanticize Men? Teaching Consent Young Dating Apps in your 30s/40s - What's going on with men? Men in sports Power and Control How to navigate porn: when raising boys, when dating men   We're going to have a lot of Tea Time with special guests!  Make sure you Subscribe to our Podcast and never miss an episode!   Music Credit: From Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/enlightenment    

We are starting off 2024 with stories of people who helped strangers in need, and want you to hear yours. Shankar Vedantam is the host of the podcast and radio show Hidden Brain, which produces the NPR series "My Unsung Hero." He joins us to discuss the series and talk about the science behind the benefits of gratitude, as well as the things that stand in the way of us expressing it.

Original broadcast date: June 16, 2023. Who will you be in 10 years? In 20 years? Envisioning how you will evolve is very hard. This hour, TED speakers share ideas on how to better plan for the future, while allowing for the unexpected. Guests include psychologist Hal Hershfield, journalist Shankar Vedantam, journalist Bina Venkataraman and philosopher Roman Krznaric.TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted.

This is an episode from our archives. Transitions can feel intimidating and destabilizing. But these moments can also be opportunities for growth, reflection, and self-discovery — especially when you have the right tools. In this episode of Apple News In Conversation, host Shumita Basu talks to Hidden Brain’s Shankar Vedantam about why pivot points can feel so challenging and how to embrace them as opportunities, rather than obstacles.

Today, Shankar Vedantam, host of "Hidden Brain," walks us through the surprising role of self-deception in human flourishing.

In response to the widespread struggles faced by many, November's Hidden Brain series, "Healing 2.0," delves into transformative narratives. Recognizing concerns from global turmoil to pandemic-induced anxiety, the series focuses on coping with traumas, especially poignant during the often stressful holiday season. Through radio and podcasts, it aims to unravel the impact of personal stories, explore the intricacies of loss, challenge conventional views on grief, and question the adage "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger." The series concludes with a thought-provoking discussion on the art of crafting meaningful apologies, offering a holistic exploration of healing in various aspects of life. By scrutinizing our internal narratives and societal norms, Hidden Brain seeks to provide valuable insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of mental health and well-being during challenging times.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this mini episode of ‘The Write Question,' Lauren speaks with the host and executive editor of ‘Hidden Brain,' Shankar Vedantam, about “Healing 2.0,” a month-long series that considers how we can change our lives—by taking a closer look at the stories we tell ourselves about our lives, the nature of loss, and whether we should try to do away with grief altogether.

In this mini episode of ‘The Write Question,' Lauren speaks with the host and executive editor of ‘Hidden Brain,' Shankar Vedantam, about “Healing 2.0,” a month-long series that considers how we can change our lives—by taking a closer look at the stories we tell ourselves about our lives, the nature of loss, and whether we should try to do away with grief altogether.

(Nov 3, 2023) How we frame the story of our lives might have profound health effects. A new series is trying to make it easier for us to start telling our stories differently.

Caltrans updates emergency repairs on I-80 in the Sierra. Governor Gavin Newsom returns from a weeklong trip to China. Hidden Brain host Shankar Vedantam launches new series “Healing 2.0”   Sierra I-80 Emergency Repairs Update The holidays are fast approaching and so is the bad weather.  CalTrans crews are working as fast as possible to get I-80 back in shape after last season's brutal beating from the rain, snow and wind.  We'll get an update from Caltrans' Jeremy Linder on several hotspots identified for emergency repairs, the timeline for completion and how best to keep tabs on travel conditions, road work and traffic. Gov. Newsom's Trip to China Gov. Gavin Newsom has returned from a weeklong trip brokering deeper ties and collaboration with China. Behind the international stage is a lot at stake– from climate, to tourism, tech, and education– China touches many arms of California's economy. But a trip of this scale is far from simple, given U.S.-China relations are strained. It's a trip that's difficult to digest from overseas. Luckily, a handful of California journalists joined the governor along the way. San Francisco Chronicle Politics Reporter Sophia Bollag discusses what the governor's trip to China accomplished, and where California fits in.  Hidden Brain host Shankar Vedantam He has long been host of the show Hidden Brain which takes listeners on an exploration of our inner world so we can get to know ourselves better, with less judgment and curiosity. Shankar Vedantam joins Insight about his latest project, a series called “Healing 2.0” with new episodes every Thursday, starting Nov. 2. The series explores how we can change our lives by taking a closer look at the stories we tell ourselves about our lives; discuss the nature of loss; and consider a mind-bending idea about whether we should try to do away with grief. And it will investigate whether it's really true that “what doesn't kill you makes you stronger,” and end with a conversation about crafting better apologies. 

Today, Shankar Vedantam, host of "Hidden Brain," walks us through the surprising role of self-deception in human flourishing.

How well would you say you know yourself? Do you feel like the same person you were 10 years ago? Today's guest, Shankar Vedantam, loves these kinds of questions and what they reveal about what we believe about ourselves and how we actually behave. Shankar is a science writer and the creator and host of the podcast “Hidden Brain”. In this episode, Shankar shares why he's fascinated by the things we THINK we know, uncovers examples of what our brains hide from us, and shares how we can use that knowledge to live the lives we want to be living. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts.

Transitions can feel intimidating and destabilizing. But these moments can also be opportunities for growth, reflection, and self-discovery — especially when you have the right tools. In the first episode of Apple News In Conversation’s monthlong “Think Again” series, host Shumita Basu talks to Hidden Brain’s Shankar Vedantam about why pivot points can feel so challenging and how to embrace them as opportunities, rather than obstacles. Listen to the full interview on Apple Podcasts.

Transitions can feel intimidating and destabilizing. But these moments can also be opportunities for growth, reflection, and self-discovery — especially when you have the right tools. In the first episode of Apple News In Conversation’s monthlong ‘Think Again’ series, host Shumita Basu talks to Hidden Brain's Shankar Vedantam about why pivot points can feel so challenging and how to embrace them as opportunities, rather than obstacles.

Poet Jaswinder Bolina joins co-host Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about how the Supreme Court's decision to outlaw the consideration of race in college admissions will affect MFA programs. The group reflects on why diversity is a crucial part of any writer's education and the risk that this decision will change writing programs for the worse. Comparing the MFA admissions processes for their respective institutions, the three also discuss how everything from scholarships to the workshop environment may be affected, and Bolina speaks about the importance of diverse faculties. He reads from his essay “American, Indian” and Ganeshananthan reads a section of Supreme Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent—both examples of how it is impossible to think about American writing, or American history, without considering race. To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This episode of the podcast was produced by Cheri Brisendine and Anne Kniggendorf. Jaswinder Bolina English as a Second Language and Other Poems (forthcoming October 2023) 44th of July Phantom Camera Carrier Waves The Tallest Building in America “American, Indian” - The Paris Review Others: Supreme Court Rejects Affirmative Action at Harvard and UNC - The New York Times 20-1199 Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College “Creativity And Diversity: How Exposure To Different People Affects Our Thinking” by Shankar Vedantam, Jennifer Schmidt, Parth Shah, Tara Boyle, NPR Quiz Show directed by Robert Redford SCOTUS affirmative action ruling: Harvard and UNC students, alums react Here's what happened when affirmative action ended at California public colleges by Emma Bowman, NPR Michigan's ban on affirmative action upheld by Supreme Court | CNN 20-1199 Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College (06/29/2023) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning DEI initiatives in public colleges : NPR by Jaclyn Diaz James Tate Column: On affirmative action, Justice Jackson blasts her colleagues' 'let-them-eat-cake obliviousness' Affirmative action in college admissions and why military academies were exempted by the Supreme Court - CBS News by Caitlin Yilek and Kathryn Watson What Counts as Discrimination on a College Campus? By Kelly Field, The Chronicle of Higher Education Pulp Fiction directed by Quentin Tarantino Jhumpa Lahiri Ernest Hemingway Zadie Smith Read the full text of the dissents in the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling by Sotomayor and Jackson - CBS News Jim Crow Laws | American Experience | Official Site | PBS  Homestead Act (1862) | National Archives Will Essay Prompts Get Students in After the Affirmative Action Ruling? By Scott Jaschik Highlights of the Affirmative Action Opinions and Dissents by Charlie Savage, New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will you be in 10 years? In 20 years? Envisioning how you will evolve is very hard. This hour, TED speakers share ideas on how to better plan for the future, while allowing for the unexpected. Guests include psychologist Hal Hershfield, journalist Shankar Vedantam, journalist Bina Venkataraman and philosopher Roman Krznaric.TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/ted

Greg and Allister take another opportunity to respond to a number of questions and concerns in one episode. It's supposed to be a speed round but that never happens. Great banter back and forth. Who are you talking to? Podcasts the team is listening to. Greg: 1. "Hidden Brain" with Shankar Vedantam. The use of science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behaviour, shape our choices, and direct our relationships https://open.spotify.com/show/20Gf4IAauFrfj7RBkjcWxh?si=mmMWTFnPRAGnUsxtxIaHFA 2. " Learning How to See" with Brian McLaren How do we transform and transcend our biases? https://open.spotify.com/show/2yVgspvqyqSp6ROPV1eZNK?si=RQ696aEQSgGSpLNFRlfXiw Allister: 1. "Pivot" with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway. Discussions about hi-tech and start-ups along with general business stuff. https://open.spotify.com/show/4MU3RFGELZxPT9XHVwTNPR?si=9261a1c444294e71 2. "the Zane Lowe Interview Series" Great interviews with the best musicians. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-zane-lowe-interview-series/id1461515071 Check out the other podcast projects TNR produces: https://www.talkingnotranting.com/other-tnr-projects website: www.talkingnotranting.com Email: talkingnotranting@gmail.com Check out Greg's podcast Safe Brave Stories: Safe Brave Stories Podcast: https://cutt.ly/pQn89dV Greg's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-smith-he-him-a8774410/ Greg's Instagram SBS profile: https://instagram.com/safebravespaces Greg's new release-Safe Brave Spaces book: https://cutt.ly/5QWFKmn Safe Brave Spaces website: https://www.safebravespaces.com/ Allister's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterfield/

To be influential you do not require power, but wielding your influence is powerful. Vanessa Bohns, social psychologist and professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University, joins us to discuss her enticing new book “You Have More Influence Than You Think”. She draws from her research to illustrate why underestimating our influence can lead us to miss opportunities or worse yet, to misuse our power. Vanessa challenges us to examine our powers of persuasion and to recognize that we have more influence than we even realize. We learn exactly why it's so hard for us to say no, even when we're uncomfortable with saying yes. And why we should focus on communicating more with people face-to-face. As with all of our episodes, we leave you with a Grooving Session discussion focusing on how we can use Vanessa's research to improve our lives, our relationships and our workplaces. Maybe this episode will influence you more than you realize? If it does, please support our ongoing work by contributing to our Patreon page at (just imagine, if we asked you in person, would you say yes?). This is episode is republished from our discussion with Vanessa in 2021, but her research and insights have come up in our discussions time and time again.    Topics  (3:19) Welcome to Vanessa Bohns. (5:46) How your enjoyment of chocolate is influenced by others. (8:15) The spotlight effect; is everyone really looking at me? (12:34) How can we influence people more than we think? (17:20) How Vanessa discovered people are likely to help, if you ask. (23:34) Why it's so much harder to say no than we think. (26:50) How power amplifies your influence. (29:22) Why we need to recognize white privilege as a position of power. (32:47) Communication: why our choice of words matter. (34:13) Robert Cialdini's Influence. (36:30) What are the most common misconceptions about influence? (41:07) What are the 2 biggest takeaways from the book? (43:52) How music has influenced Vanessa. (49:13) Grooving Session discussing how to apply Vanessa's research.   © 2023 Behavioral Grooves   Links “You Have More Influence Than You Think: How We Underestimate Our Power of Persuasion, and Why It Matters” Book by Vanessa Bohns: https://amzn.to/39vCDIN  John Bargh, Episode 248: Do We Control Situations or Do Situations Control Us? With John Bargh: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/control-situations-with-john-bargh/ Shankar Vedantam, Episode 222: How Delusions Can Actually Be Useful: Shankar Vedantam Reveals How: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/shankar-vedantam-useful-delusions/ Cristina Bicchieri, Episode 102: Social Norms are Bundles of Expectations:  https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/cristina-bicchieri-social-norms-are-bundles-of-expectations/ “Shared Experiences Are Amplified”  Erica J. Boothby, Margaret S. Clark, John A. Bargh (2014): https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614551162  “Good Lamps Are the Best Police: Darkness Increases Dishonesty and Self-Interested Behavior” Chen-Bo Zhong, Vanessa K. Bohns, Francesca Gino (2010): https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797609360754  Robert Frank on the Power of Peer Pressure in Fighting Climate Change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmOUNgXKd0c&ab_channel=Rare  Robert Cialdini, Episode 226: The Power Of Unity: Robert Cialdini Expands His Best Selling Book Influence: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/cialdini-unity-in-influence/ How to Start a Movement | Dan Sivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V74AxCqOTvg  Musical Links  Bronksi Beats “Smalltown Boy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88sARuFu-tc  Sleigh Bells “Locust Laced”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzLOcmRRUfg  The National “Light Years”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FQtSn_vak0  Vampire Weekend “This Life”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwkrrU2WYKg  David Bowie “Ashes to Ashes”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyMm4rJemtI  Harry Styles “Watermelon Sugar”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKlD97TnYwM  Billie Ellish “Everything I Wanted”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgBJmlPo8Xw  Taylor Swift “Willow”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsEZmictANA  Nirvana “Smells Like Teen Spirit”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg 

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Disturbing the remains of the Egyptian Pharaohs is known to incur a deadly curse, so why did a team of archeologists still risk inciting the wrath of King Tutankhamun by entering his burial chamber? And how many of them met a premature end for their impudence? This episode comes to us from our friends at Pushkin Industries. It's a podcast we love called Cautionary Tales by Tim Harford. We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable life lessons, but these cautionary tales are for the education of the grown-ups — and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of Messy and The Undercover Economist) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, daring heists and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you and scare you, but also make you wiser. You can find Cautionary Tales on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Further reading and listening related to this episode: Roger Luckhurst's book, The Mummy's Curse , is the perfect guide to every angle of the tale. Nigel Blundell's The World's Greatest Mistakes gives a vivid tabloid-style version, and Snopes described and then fact-checked the tale of the Unlucky Mummy. Skeptoid covers and debunks various explanations for the curse. The Mesmeromania incident is covered in detail by Christopher Turner for Cabinet Magazine. Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler set it in wider context in their fascinating book Useful Delusions. Charle's Duhigg's story about Target and the pregnant teenager is in the New York Times Magazine. Academic studies on placebos, nocebos, and the BMJ article about the mummy's curse: Howick, J. Unethical informed consent caused by overlooking poorly measured nocebo effects. Journal of Medical Ethics. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:07126ead-92c8-4b82-87b2-7e677aaf98b5 Colloca L, Miller FG. The nocebo effect and its relevance for clinical practice. Psychosom Med. 2011;73(7):598-603. doi:10.1097/PSY.0b013e3182294a50 Nelson MR. The mummy's curse: historical cohort study. BMJ. 2002 Dec 21;325(7378):1482-4. doi: 10.1136/bmj.325.7378.1482. PMID: 12493675; PMCID: PMC139048. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host of the "Hidden Brain" podcast Shankar Vedantam, debuts on the show to share a thought-provoking message about our past, present and future selves and what we can do to be our best.    Source:  You Don't Actually Know What Your Future Self Wants | Shankar Vedantam | TED   Connect with Shankar Vedantam:    Book: Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain   Podcast: Hidden Brain   Hosted by Malikee Josephs (Pronounced Muh leek Jo seffs)   Give Me A Shout:   Follow Me On Instagram @DepressionDetoxShow.   Email me: mj@depressiondetoxshow.com.   Support The Show: Donate

This week is Thanksgiving and based on several conversations I've had, folks are both excited for the holiday and a little nervous about what getting together with friends and family might bring. To help ease some of the angst, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite podcasts, and some episodes, I hope will fill your mind and offer ways to help soften the edges. Connect with me on IG and let me know what helped! A Slight Change of Plans with Maya Shankar. Episode is #41 The Art and Science of Gathering https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622?i=1000581959066A Slight Change of Plans with Maya Shankar. Epsiode # 33  The Science of Our Inner Voice. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622?i=1000565160238Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam. A Better Way to Worry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-better-way-to-worry/id1028908750?i=1000583728926Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris. Episode #461. 4 Ways To Not Be Owned By Your Sh*t with psychologist and Author, Susan David. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-percent-happier-with-dan-harris/id1087147821?i=1000564995960Follow my blog (the inspiration for this podcast) https://themindfullcreative.comDM me on Instagram and let me know what you think! https://www.instagram.com/mindfullconversations/

The Next Big Idea presents an audio masterclass from bestselling author Susan Cain. Drawing on her latest book, "Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole," Susan shares practical insights that you can use to bolster your creativity, deepen your connections, and find joy. Susan Cain is the author of two New York Times #1 bestsellers, "Bittersweet" and "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking." She's also one of our curators here at the Next Big Idea Club. To learn more about her work, visit susancain.net. If you enjoy this episode, we invite you to join our community by downloading the Next Big Idea app, where you can listen to e-courses by brilliant authors like Shankar Vedantam, Lisa Feldman Barrett, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Visit nextbigideaclub.com/app.

The Church of Love: Chonda-Za, Love Angels, lonely hearts, and a whole lot of questionable love letters. Plus, self-delusion and seeing things for what they are.Connect on Facebook or at the Failed Utopia website.Links & ResourcesNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846For veterans, Make The ConnectionUseful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain by Shankar Vedantam & Bill MeslerHidden Brain: Lonely HeartsChurch Of Love Drama: Sex, Money, Angels And Broken Dreams AP News 1988Knights of Chonda-Za Chicago Tribune 1988Church of Love operators plead innocent to fraud The Daily Dispatch 1987‘Church of Love' wasn't quite angelic Quad-City Times 1989Successful love angel: ‘Pure and wholesome' The Des Moines Register 1988Written and produced by Anna RobertsBurning palm tree artwork by Perry VasquezIntro music by Elliot MiddletonMerchandise: www.failedutopia.com/shopSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/failedutopia/donations

Can we usher in the idea that we actually don't really know what our future selves need or want? In this pod we dive into Shankar Vedantam's Ted Talk where he explains the dope impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the idea and belief that our future selves will share the same views, perspectives, and hopes as our current selves -- and shows how we can be way more proactive in how we craft the people we are to become. Can't wait for you to hear it, let's go! Subscribe to Shankar's Pod! Free Fire Masterclass Launching This Thursday for all you looking to get your idea off the ground ________________________________________________________________ HAVE YOU WORKED ON YOUR LIMITING BELIEFS ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS YET? IF YOU'RE FEELING STUCK, THIS Breaking Barriers FREE COURSE IS FOR YOU! And if you're someone who needs more of a personal touch with your habits and how to show up better in your business, health, or creative endeavors, click the link below to learn about our brand new “20-Day Cheat Code for Health, Happiness, and Habits!” Need a Course to Change Your Life in JUST 20 DAYS?! Learn the habits of high-performing individuals in all areas of their life BY CLICKING HERE! Homework Time! If something spoke to you. Do something with it. Take a screenshot of the episode, tag me @deziabeyta, and @imadeitpod tell us about one thing that you could relate to or one message you want to share about this message! Do you need something more personal, or are you looking for a mentor? Come apply and set up a call so we can answer any questions you may have about what it's like to have a High-Performance Mentor. Here's the link: https://thedeziabeyta.com/application Be the High Performer Your Life Needs, Dezi

"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vendantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future selves will share the same views, perspectives and hopes as our current selves -- and shows how we can more proactively craft the people we are to become.

"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vendantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future selves will share the same views, perspectives and hopes as our current selves -- and shows how we can more proactively craft the people we are to become.

"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vendantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future selves will share the same views, perspectives and hopes as our current selves -- and shows how we can more proactively craft the people we are to become.

"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vendantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future selves will share the same views, perspectives and hopes as our current selves -- and shows how we can more proactively craft the people we are to become.

As the host of several travel shows including her latest on Public TV, “Samantha Brown's Places to Love”, Samantha Brown has visited more than 60 countries, 250 cities and 40 U.S. states. She explains how much we can learn by traveling and meeting people from all walks of life and offers three tips for people interested in seeing the world at a fraction of the cost.

As the host of several travel shows including her latest on Public TV, “Samantha Brown's Places to Love”, Samantha Brown has visited more than 60 countries, 250 cities and 40 U.S. states. She explains how much we can learn by traveling and meeting people from all walks of life and offers three tips for people interested in seeing the world at a fraction of the cost.

Shankar Vedantam is the host of the wildly popular podcast, Hidden Brain and esteemed author of the book Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain. We initially interviewed Shankar in mid 2021 but want to highlight this discussion for you again as it is one we still discuss in more recent episodes. Before reading Shankar's book and interviewing him for this podcast we were, as Shankar describes himself, card-carrying rationalists. We were firmly in the camp of believing rational, scientific findings and believing that lies and deception are harmful to ourselves and to our communities. However, Shankar walks us through a compelling argument, that paradoxically, self-deception actually plays a pivotal role in our happiness and well-being. In our discussion with Shankar we cover: (6:38) Speed round questions. (11:04) The difference between self delusions being useful and being harmful. (16:23) How nations are a delusional construct. (23:00) Awareness of self-delusions and how daily gratitudes can shift our perspective of the world.  (25:56) Shankar's personal story of delusional thinking.  (29:58) The role emotions play in our mood and delusions. (35:23) How avoidance of delusional thinking is a sign of privilege. (37:30) Why our perceptions play an important role in understanding delusions. (44:36) Shankar's unique approach to conspiracy theories. (52:28) What music Shankar has been listening to during COVID. (52:15) Grooving Session and Bonus Track with Kurt and Tim. We really hope you find Shankar's unique insight on how delusions are useful as compelling as we did. If you're a regular Behavioral Grooves listener, please consider supporting us through Patreon. Thank you!  © 2022 Behavioral Grooves   Books  Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain https://amzn.to/2PUkzlv  The Hidden Brain: How Our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Control Markets, Wage Wars and Save Our Lives https://amzn.to/3e1qgWY Links Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment by Kahneman, Sibony and Sunstein, 2021 https://amzn.to/3heyr5r  Richard Dawkins https://richarddawkins.net/  Mahabharata https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabharata  Lake Wobegon Effect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Wobegon    Other Episodes We Talk About The Myth of the “Relationship Spark” with Logan Ury (featuring a guest appearance by Christina Gravert, PhD): https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/the-myth-of-the-relationship-spark-with-logan-ury-featuring-a-guest-appearance-by-christina-gravert-phd/ Robert Cialdini, PhD: Littering, Egoism and Aretha Franklin: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/robert-cialdini-phd-littering-egoism-and-aretha-franklin/  Self Control, Belonging, and Why Your Most Dedicated Employees Are the Ones To Watch Out For with Roy Baumeister: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/self-control-belonging-and-why-your-most-dedicated-employees-are-the-ones-to-watch-out-for-with-roy-baumeister/ George Loewenstein: On a Functional Theory of Boredom: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/george-loewenstein-on-a-functional-theory-of-boredom/ Gary Latham, PhD: Goal Setting, Prompts, Priming, and Skepticism: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/gary-latham-phd-goal-setting-prompts-priming-and-skepticism/ John Bargh: Dante, Coffee and the Unconscious Mind: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/john-bargh-dante-coffee-and-the-unconscious-mind/ Linda Thunstrom: Are Thoughts and Prayers Empty Gestures to Suffering Disaster Victims? https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/linda-thunstrom-are-thoughts-and-prayers-empty-gestures-to-suffering-disaster-victims/ 

Shankar Vedantam defines a “useful delusion” as an untruth we allow ourselves to believe so we can get through the day or accomplish some greater goal.

It was a good week for election deniers. Several Trump-backed candidates sealed primary wins in Arizona, Michigan and Missouri. This includes businessman Blake Masters, who's vying for a Senate seat in Arizona and identifies as part of the “New Right.” Plus, Eric Schmitt won the GOP primary for Senate in Missouri. Both Masters and Schmitt have falsely denied the 2020 election results.  Meanwhile, the Democrats are hoping that a far-right candidate will be easier to beat in the November midterms. They supported some far-right candidates, including John Gibbs. Gibbs beat the more moderate incumbent, Representative Peter Meijer, who was one of the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump.  What do those candidates' wins say about the evolving Republican Party? Is this a wise plan for Democrats? And how does this affect voters' faith in election integrity or democracy itself? Plus, red-leaning Kansas overwhelmingly rejected a Constitutional amendment that would allow lawmakers to ban or restrict abortions. Will the messaging used by abortion rights groups in Kansas resonate with voters across the country in the midterms? Can Democrats capitalize on this momentum? And was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial trip to Taiwan bold or catastrophic? Host David Greene discusses with Mo Elleithee, executive director of Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service, on the left; Tara Setmayer, senior advisor at the Lincoln Project, on the right; and special guest, Shankar Vedantam, creator and host of the Hidden Brain podcast and author of “Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain.”

Just when things looked bleak for Democrats' agenda, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin finally decided to back a $369 billion climate and tax package. Lawmakers are racing to pass several bills before the August recess, and Senate Democrats are hopeful that they will be able to pass a reconciliation bill now with Manchin's support.  If both chambers of Congress green-light the reconciliation bill, it could change the whole conversation on the campaign trail in the coming weeks. But what's the likelihood that it'll pass? Will it make a dent in the climate change fight? And how much power should Sen. Manchin have? Host David Greene discusses the revival of President Joe Biden's climate and economic agenda with Mo Elleithee, executive director of Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service, on the left; and Tara Setmayer, senior advisor at the Lincoln Project, on the right. Plus, in opening remarks during a meeting on reproductive health care, Vice President Kamala Harris stated her pronouns. She was then mocked and ridiculed on Twitter, among other places. Did she add fuel to a culture war? And why didn't Harris give more context, and explain why pronouns are important?  And special guest Shankar Vedantam, creator and host of the Hidden Brain podcast and author of “Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain,” talks about how polarized we really are as a country.

Shankar Vedantam, novinár a autor úspešnej rozhlasovej relácie a podcastu Hidden Brain, spolu s novinárom Billom Meslerom prinášajú zaujímavý pohľad na to, ako funguje ľudský mozog, keď sa snaží oklamať sám seba, a akú rolu zohráva sebaklam vo vývoji ľudstva.

How much insight do people have into why they behave the way they do? Science journalist Shankar Vedantam, host of the Hidden Brain podcast and author of “Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain,” talks about why he is fascinated by the paradoxes of human behavior, what it takes to bring the popular podcast to life, and why it's important to show the public the challenges as well as the triumphs of science. Links The Hidden Brain Speaking of Psychology Home Page

Episode 31 | Welcome to a TEXAS-sized episode as we read two listeners' dreams from the lone star state. First, we recall a dream from Gabby from Austin, TX about boardwalks, photo booths, and being stuck in the "friend zone".  We also share a celebrity-packed dream from Brianne from Dallas, TX about 70's swingers' parties, wave pools, and our favorite color avocado. You don't want to miss the story of Randy Gardner the Guinness Book of the World Record holder for the longest time a human being has gone without sleep. Show Links -  House on the Rock - Spring Green, WI - https://www.thehouseontherock.com/ NPR's Hidden Brain podcast - a Shankar Vedantam 2017 interview with Randy Gardner - https://www.npr.org/2017/12/27/573739653/the-haunting-effects-of-going-days-without-sleep IFLSCIENCE - https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/a-boy-went-without-sleep-for-an-11day-school-project-and-hallucinations-kicked-in/ BBC article by Sarah Keating (2018 )- https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180118-the-boy-who-stayed-awake-for-11-days