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Hidden Brain

2025/12/22
Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain

2025/12/22
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 Many of us rush through our days, weeks, and lives, chasing goals and just trying to get everything done. But that can blind us to a very simple source of joy that’s all around us. This week, we revisit a favorite conversation with psychologist Dacher Kel...

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In a world dominated by constant motion and distraction, moments of stillness and wonder often go unnoticed. This conversation dives into the transformative power of awe—how it reshapes our sense of self, connects us to others, and redefines what it means to truly pay attention. From personal struggles to scientific insights, the discussion reveals how even small encounters with vastness can have profound psychological effects.
10:59
Awe can help overcome anxiety and isolation.
47:03
In the moment of his calm departure, they felt a different atmosphere with the light and were quiet around him.
1:08:29
The current standardized approach in education goes against how humans learn.
1:22:45
Montessori students engage brain networks to learn from mistakes, unlike traditional school students who memorize answers.

Chapters

How a psychologist's personal struggles led him to study awe
00:00
Can awe heal? Exploring its role in mental health and connection
23:49
What exactly is awe—and where do we find it in daily life?
47:54
Why schools need more wonder (and less standardization)
1:12:38
What awe teaches us about being human
1:36:21

Transcript

Shankar Vedantam: This is Hidden Brain. I'm Shankar Vedantam. In July 1798, an English poet visited the countryside on the banks of the River Wye. On seeing the natural beauty of the area, William Wordsworth composed a poem. It's titled, Lines Written a Fe...