Published Jun 12, 2018
Hungry, Hungry Hippocampus
Shankar Vedantam delves into the complex relationship between food and emotions, contrasting French and American eating cultures, and exploring how psychological factors like anticipation and memory shape our dietary preferences. Through cultural insights and personal anecdotes, the episode reveals how food bridges social connections and reinforces identity.
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