Maggie Penman appears in the following:
You 2.0: Fresh Starts
Friday, August 21, 2020
Unpredictable things happen to us all the time. As part of our annual You 2.0 series on personal growth and reinvention, we revisit two of our favorite stories of loss and the change it brings.
The Mind Of The Village: Understanding Our Implicit Biases
Saturday, June 20, 2020
This week on Hidden Brain, research about prejudices so deeply buried, we often doubt their existence. We'll begin with police shootings of unarmed Black men. We also look at how biases affect judges.
Theory Vs. Reality: Why Our Economic Behavior Isn't Always Rational
Thursday, May 28, 2020
We don't always behave the way economic models say we will. We don't save enough for retirement. We give money to charity. This week, why we act in ways that go against our "rational" self-interest.
Whose Utopia? How Science Used The Bodies Of People Deemed 'Less Than'
Thursday, July 18, 2019
There is a long legacy of leaders exploiting the bodies of vulnerable people in the name of science. This week, the history of eugenics and medical experimentation on enslaved people in the U.S.
Fashion Statement: Putting Your Mouth Where Your Money Is
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Our friends may not be independent thinkers, but we are...right? Not quite. Researchers have found that many of our personal preferences are heavily shaped by the whims and wishes of others.
Facts Aren't Enough: The Psychology Of False Beliefs
Thursday, May 09, 2019
Sometimes, when we believe something, no amount of data can change our minds. This week, why we cling to our beliefs — even when they're wrong.
Trying To Do Good
Thursday, March 21, 2019
We know our actions affect those around us. But how do we know whether our impact is positive? This week on Hidden Brain, what it means to do good in the world.
Creative Differences: The Benefits Of Reaching Out To People Unlike Ourselves
Thursday, January 24, 2019
What happens when we connect with people whose view of the world is very different from our own? This week on Hidden Brain, we look at the links between diversity, conflict, and creativity.
Playing The Gender Card: Overlooking And Overthrowing Sexist Stereotypes
Thursday, January 17, 2019
This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, we tell the stories of two people who defy gender stereotypes in their jobs.
Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year
Thursday, December 27, 2018
The turn of the year is a time when we set the old aside and welcomed the new into our lives. When one chapter ends, another begins.
More Divided Than Ever: Excavating the Roots Of Our Political Landscape
Thursday, October 18, 2018
American politics can be nasty. Does that mean that it's broken?
Too Little, Too Much: How Poverty and Wealth Affect Our Minds
Thursday, October 04, 2018
We all know the downsides of being poor. But what about the downsides of being rich? This week, we explore the psychology of scarcity...and excess.
Fires And Explosions Reported In Massachusetts Towns
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Dozens of houses have exploded into flames, and a hospital says it is treating victims. People are being told to evacuate, which has led to gridlock and traffic jams.
Can You Handle The Truth?
Thursday, August 30, 2018
This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, we explore why people often avoid telling the truth — to others, and to themselves.
Faneuil Hall's Ties To Slavery Spark Debate In Boston
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Faneuil Hall is visited by millions of tourists every year. But few know its ties to the slave trade. Boston is trying to figure out how to reckon with that history.
Why Now?
Friday, July 27, 2018
Decades ago, a group of women accused a prominent playwright of sexual misconduct. For the most part, the complaints went nowhere. In 2017, more women came forward. This time, people listened.
Chicago Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Deadly Shooting
Sunday, July 15, 2018
On the city's South Side, residents and activists converged to protest the deadly shooting of a man Saturday. On Sunday police released a 30-second clip of the incident that set off the protests.
Novak Djokovic Beats Kevin Anderson To Win Fourth Wimbledon
Sunday, July 15, 2018
The Serbian tennis player won his fourth Wimbledon and his 13th major title with his victory over Kevin Anderson of South Africa.
Massive Iceberg Looms Over A Village In Greenland
Saturday, July 14, 2018
The giant mountain of ice towers is threatening a tiny village, causing authorities to evacuate residents.
Germany's Angelique Kerber Wins Wimbledon, Beating Serena Williams In The Final
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Serena Williams was on course for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title when she was stunned by Angelique Kerber at Wimbledon on Saturday.