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You 2.0: Cultivating Courage

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You 2.0: Cultivating Courage

Hidden Brain

Jan 05
Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain

Jan 05
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Why do some people act bravely in a crisis, while others flee or freeze up? Today, we bring you the second part of our You 2.0 series on the mental obstacles that can block us when we're charting a new path. Behavioral scientist Ranjay Gulati argues that c...

Highlights

What separates those who rise in moments of crisis from those who falter? This episode delves into the psychology behind courageous action, exploring how ordinary people make extraordinary choices when fear looms large.
07:34
The mother slaps an armed developer and refuses to give up her land.
10:25
Just because you're scared doesn't mean you do nothing.
14:19
Courageous people construct narratives about situations, and a 'moral quest' can support efforts to be courageous.
21:17
Courage is not a solo endeavor but a collective and strategic effort supported by moral fervor and community.
31:28
Real bravery comes from preparation, not recklessness; courageous people manage risk systematically.
45:42
One can't eliminate fear but should act despite it.

Chapters

When Fear Strikes: What Makes Someone Stay or Run?
00:00
Why We Freeze — And Who Decides to Act Anyway?
10:25
Is Courage Born or Built Through Purpose?
14:19
How One Woman Took On Facebook — And Why She Wasn’t Alone
21:17
Inside the Fukushima Crisis: Was It Bravery or Discipline?
28:12
Can You Train Yourself to Be Brave When It Matters Most?
35:15

Transcript

Shankar Vedantam: This is Hidden Brain. I'm Shankar Vedantam. In the 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, one of the central characters is the cowardly lion. He cuts a figure that is recognizable to us all. He longs to be brave, but when his courage is tested, he...