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Host of NPR's Hidden Brain Podcast | Author of "The Hidden Brain" | Expert on Unconscious Bias and Human Behavior | Influential Speaker on Psychology and Social Science

Shankar Vedantam Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Host of NPR's Hidden Brain Podcast | Author of "The Hidden Brain" | Expert on Unconscious Bias and Human Behavior | Influential Speaker on Psychology and Social Science

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Shankar Vedantam
Speaking Fee:
$30,000 to $50,000

Travels From:
IAD - Washington DC

Primary Topic Category:
Journalists / News Media / Global Outlook / Current Events

Secondary Topic Category:
Mental Health / Wellness / Self-Help

 

Shankar Vedantam Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Shankar Vedantam is widely regarded as one of the best social science journalists in America. Fascinated by the darkest corners of our human minds and the secrets it keeps from us, he studies the latest discoveries in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral science to better understand the paradoxes of human behavior. Vedantam was a science correspondent for National Public Radio, where he now hosts the ‘Hidden Brain’ podcast, a brainchild of his New York Times bestseller. Eloquent and witty, Vedantam is highly sought-after for topics on driving change, understanding unconscious biasness, the risk of fear and the science of excellence.

Shankar Vedantam is a prominent journalist, writer, and speaker renowned for his understanding of human behavior and the unconscious. He hosts one of the most popular podcasts, "Hidden Brain," explaining the concealed and mysterious forces guiding human behavior. It has made tremendous contributions to our understanding of social science, psychology, and behavioral economics. Vedantam is a social science correspondent for NPR—National Public Radio—and a reporter for The Washington Post. He has worked and been hosted at NPR, as well as being assigned to do social science reports. There, his work has been recognized with several awards, in addition to having a reputation for digging deep beneath the surface of complex psychological and social phenomena. Apart from his professional practice in journalism, Vedantam has also written for publications and published books on the same topic, such as "The Hidden Brain: How Our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Control Markets, Wage Wars, and Save Our Lives," which offers an in-depth look into the hidden influences on human behavior. Other than all these journalistic ventures, Vedantam also had an academic career; he has worked as a part-time lecturer in excellent institutions such as Harvard University and Columbia University. He did not let his exceptional communication skills go to waste by becoming a vocal keynote speaker at numerous conferences and public events worldwide, where he just simplified complex scientific concepts into fun and readable content. Topics he is inclined to speak on are unconscious bias, psychology of success, and good communication, giving the audience insights on how they can get better results in their own life and organization. This has been the significant contribution of Shankar Vedantam, and his work in the domain of journalism, psychology, and public discourse stands to have a strong bearing on audience bases. His works educate and inspire persons, organizations, and all humanity to consider and harness the power of the unconscious mind in the creation of a more thoughtful and informed society.
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