Thomas Lu

Stories

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  Environment

  Radio Replay: Yum and Yuck

  Paul Rozin has been studying the psychology and culture of food for more than 40 years. And he's come to appreciate that food fills many of our needs, but hunger is just one. On this week's Radio Replay, we chew over the profound role that food plays in our lives. Then, we spit it all out — we study the ick factor that turns us off to cockroaches, skunks, and poop. Rachel Herz explains the sensation of disgust, and why it doesn't always come naturally. For more information about the research in this episode, visit https://n.pr/2UTf1p0.

  Dec 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm
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  Science

  Yum and Yuck: The Psychology Of What We Eat...And What We Spit Out

  This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, we dig into the culture and psychology that determines the foods that make us salivate and the scents that make us squirm.

  Dec 13, 2018 at 2:00 pm
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  Politics

  Sounds Like A Winner: What Voices Have To Do With Politics

  We're used to the idea that rhetoric sways voters. But what about another element of language: a candidate's voice? This week on Hidden Brain, what happens when our political system and ancient biological rules meet. For more information about the research in this episode, visit https://n.pr/2OZfuGQ.

  Nov 05, 2018 at 3:08 pm