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Books Shankar Vedantam recommends
Shankar Vedantam is an American journalist, writer, and science correspondent best known as the host and creator of **Hidden Brain**. His work focuses on human behavior, unconscious bias, and the social sciences, and he also authored *The Hidden Brain* and *Useful Delusions*. He previously worked at *The Washington Post* and has long reported on how hidden mental patterns shape choices and relationships.
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The Top Five Regrets of the Dyingby Bronnie Ware
Reflect on life priorities before you run out of time.
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Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassionby Paul Bloom
Understand why empathy can mislead and how to be more effective at helping.
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The Marketing of Debt, How They Get Youby John Dinsmore
Understand how debt marketing exploits psychology to influence your financial choices.
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The Power of Usby Catherine Tinsley
Understand how group identities shape the way people think and act
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Invisible Manby Ralph Ellison
Understand how social forces make people feel unseen and powerless.
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One Morning in Maineby Robert McCloskey
Teach children that setbacks are normal and necessary for growth
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Fifty Shades of Greyby E. L. James
Understand how even seemingly harmless entertainment can trigger dopamine addiction cycles.
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Raiders of the Lost ArkGeorge Lucas and Steven Spielberg
Relive the adventure spectacle that captivated you as a kid.
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Negotiation, The Game Has Changedby Max Bazerman
Learn behavioral science tactics to negotiate better deals in any situation.
