Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
How Feelings Make Us Smarter
48 minutes Posted Aug 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
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Some people are remarkably good at reading the emotional temperature of a situation. They can pick up on what others are feeling, manage their own emotions, and respond skillfully. What's their secret? This week, we explore the science of emotional intelligence with psychologist Peter Salovey.