Hidden Brain

We humans are a social species, and so it's not surprising that we care a lot about what other people think of us. It's also not surprising that many of us stumble when we try to manage others' views of us. This week, organizational psychologist Alison Fragale [https://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/faculty/directory/alison-fragale/] explains why that is, and offers better ways to win friends and influence people.  Enjoy today's episode? Be sure to check out some of these other Hidden Brain conversations:  How Others See You [https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/mind-reading-how-others-see-you/] You 2.0: How to See Yourself Clearly [https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-how-to-see-yourself-clearly/] Innovation 2.0: The Influence You Have [https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-influence-you-have/]

I. Me. My. You. He. She. They. It. To. Of. For. These are all words we use without a second thought. But psychologist James Pennebaker [https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/psychology/faculty/pennebak] says if we pay close attention to the patterns in speech and writing, we can understand profound things about others, and even ourselves. For more on the relationship between language and our minds, check out this classic Hidden Brain episode: https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/watch-your-mouth/

It can sometimes be exciting when we don't know what's coming next. Other times, the unknown can be deeply troubling. This week, we talk with researcher Dannagal Goldthwaite Young [https://www.udel.edu/faculty-staff/experts/dannagal-young/] about how we respond to uncertainty, and why this psychological trait plays a surprisingly large role in shaping our behavior, perspectives — even our political beliefs.  If you'd like to learn more about the intersection between psychology and our political views, check out these other Hidden Brain episodes:  Moral Combat [https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/moral-combat/] US 2.0: Not at the Dinner Table [https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/not-at-the-dinner-table/] US 2.0: What We Have in Common  [https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/us-2-0-what-we-have-in-common/]

Money worries are one of the biggest sources of anxiety in our lives. Psychologist Brad Klontz [https://www.creighton.edu/campus-directory/klontz-bradley] says these worries are shaped by more than the number in our bank accounts — they’re often driven by our unconscious beliefs. This week, we bring you a favorite 2022 conversation with Klontz, who says it’s possible to identify and change what he calls our “money scripts.” For more of our work, please consider joining our podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+. It's our home for conversations and ideas you won't hear anywhere else. Plus, you'll be providing vital support for the work that we do. If you listen on Apple Podcasts, you can find us at apple.co/hiddenbrain [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?at=1010l3ab3&ct=hiddenbrain_podcasts&itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts&itscg=30200S&ls=1]. If you use other podcast platforms or devices, you can sign up at support.hiddenbrain.org [https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain]. Thanks for your support!

Every morning, you wake up and face the world. What does it look like to you? Do you see a paradise of endless opportunities, where people are friendly and helpful? Or a world filled with injustice, where people cannot be trusted? In the final installment of this year's You 2.0 series, we talk with psychologist Jamil Zaki [https://psychology.stanford.edu/people/jamil-zaki] about how we become disillusioned and distrustful of the world, and how to balance realism with hope. Did you miss any of the other episodes in the You 2.0 series? Make sure to give them a listen here or on our website:  * You 2.0: The Gift of Other People [https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-the-gift-of-other-people/] * You 2.0: Taking Control of Your Time  [https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/taking-control-of-your-time/] * You 2.0: How To Say No [https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-how-to-say-no/] * You 2.0: Remember More, Forget Less [https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/remember-more-forget-less/] And if you like today's conversation with Jamil Zaki, be sure to check out our earlier conversation with him, "The Empathy Gym [https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-the-empathy-gym/]."