Tara Boyle
Executive Producer and Content Head at Hidden Brain
Exec. Producer and Head of Content, Hidden Brain Media. Formerly NPR, WAMU, WBUR, and Boston Globe. Hungry for books, desperate for coffee. (she/her)
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Jul 15, 2024 |
hiddenbrain.org | Tara Boyle
As we move through the world, It’s easy to imagine we’re processing everything that happens around us and then deciding how to respond. But psychologist and neuroscientist Norman Farb says our brains actually navigate the world by coming up with mental maps. These maps act like an autopilot system, allowing us to navigate our lives more efficiently. But sometimes, they can lead us astray, leaving us stuck on a path of negativity and unhappiness.
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Jun 24, 2024 |
hiddenbrain.org | Tara Boyle
Across every domain of our lives, our minds have a tendency to get accustomed to things. In fact, the brain seems evolutionarily designed to focus on the new and unexpected, on novel threats and opportunities. In our daily lives, this means we take wonderful things for granted. We cease to appreciate amazing people, or the good fortune of being healthy. This week, neuroscientist Tali Sharot explains why we get used to things — and how to see with fresh eyes.
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Jun 3, 2024 |
hiddenbrain.org | Tara Boyle
Thinking is a human superpower. On a daily basis, thinking and planning and effort bring us innumerable benefits. But like all aspects of human behavior, you can sometimes get too much of a good thing. This week, we talk with philosopher Ted Slingerland about techniques to prevent overthinking, and how we can cultivate the under-appreciated skill of letting go. To hear more of our conversation with Ted Slingerland, be sure to check out our Hidden Brain+ episode with him, available now.
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May 21, 2024 |
hiddenbrain.org | Tara Boyle
Most of us love to brainstorm with colleagues. But so often, our idea-generating sessions don’t lead to anything tangible. Teams fill up walls with sticky notes about creative possibilities and suggestions for improvement, but nothing actually gets implemented. Some researchers even have a name for it: “innovation theater.” This week, we explore the science of execution. Psychologist Bob Sutton tells us how to move from innovation theater . . . to actual innovation.
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May 7, 2024 |
hiddenbrain.org | Tara Boyle
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