Published Nov 11, 2019

Hungry, Hungry Hippocampus

Explore the intricate relationship between memory, culture, and taste in shaping our eating habits, as host Shankar Vedantam delves into the psychology of food recollections, contrasts in cultural consumption, and the allure of acquired tastes like spice.

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Food Perspectives

Food and Culture

Taste and Adaptation

Thrills and Disgust

Memories of Meals

French Food Culture

Anticipation vs. Memory

Benign Masochism

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Memory and Eating HabitsThe role of memory in eating reveals how our recollections and situational cues can influence hunger and meal perception. This topic explores how memory affects our eating habits and the creation of food memories that shape future behaviors.

Memory and Eating Habits

Cultural Food PerspectivesThe discussion contrasts American and French attitudes towards food, highlighting cultural differences in consumption and enjoyment. It explores how these perspectives influence health and eating habits.

Cultural Food Perspectives

Psychology of TasteShankar Vedantam explores the fascinating psychology behind why humans adapt to and even enjoy initially negative tastes, such as spicy foods. He discusses the concept of benign masochism and how it extends to other thrilling experiences.

Psychology of Taste

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