invisibilia

A psychologist argues people experience emotions differently. For instance, fear might make some people cry while for others, it could elicit laughter.

The Making Of Emotions, From Pleasurable Fear To Bittersweet Relief

7:40am June 01, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Since ancient times, philosophers and scientists have viewed emotions as innate. In the latest Invisibilia, a psychologist argues that emotions spring from the sum of our experiences, not just wiring.

Students at St. Scholastica's College in the Philippines gesture the "No. 1" sign in a campaign to end discrimination and violence against women and girls.

Your Thoughts: What Does It Mean To Be A 'Feminist' In Your Country?

6:01pm July 29, 2016

by Malaka Gharib

How do the belief systems, cultural traditions and ideas shape your view of how a woman should exercise her rights? Tell us with the hashtag #FeminismInMyCountry.

Invisibilia: He Mocked Celebrity, Then Came To Crave It Himself

11:23am July 29, 2016

by NPR Staff

This week the NPR program Invisibilia talks with a guy who despised our mindless worship of celebrities. So he devised an elaborate prank. It succeeded in ways he never would have anticipated.

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Makeba Hinds, also known as Maki Roll, cosplays at AwesomeCon. She portrays Nick, the fox in Zootopia.

Cosplayers Use Costume To Unleash Their Superpowers

5:00am July 23, 2016

A shy woman becomes a brave warrior princess. A man calls on Captain America to help him lose 45 pounds. In costume role play they become part of a community where they can transform themselves.

Invisibilia: The Unbearable Lightness Of Footwear

6:43pm July 22, 2016

by Colin Dwyer

When we invented shoes, we slipped a surface between ourselves and the world. Ever wonder if this is the moment mankind fell from grace? No? Well, for better or worse, NPR's Colin Dwyer has.

Invisibilia: Do His Sunglasses Keep Him From Seeing The Light?

2:50pm July 22, 2016

by Yowei Shaw

Cass Frankenstein started wearing sunglasses to protect himself from bullies. Decades later, he still wears them. Some friends and relatives say that holds people at bay. But he says it's worth it.

She Offered The Robber A Glass Of Wine, And That Flipped The Script

5:00am July 21, 2016

by Alix Spiegel

NPR's Alix Spiegel, co-host of the podcast and program Invisibilia, tells the story of a robbery that was halted when a woman decided to respond to the threat in an unexpected way — with kindness.

William Kitt's portraits are based on his observations of the vibrant street life of Manhattan.

Invisibilia: For An Artist, A Room Of His Own Is A Lifesaver

1:52pm July 01, 2016

by Angus Chen

William Kitt was living on the streets, abusing drugs and very sick when Broadway Housing Communities in New York offered him a room. Thirteen years later, he's thriving. His art tells the tale.

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To Help A Criminal Go Straight, Help Him Change How He Thinks

7:00am June 26, 2016

by Jack Bush

More than half of prisoners released from prison are rearrested within a year. Cognitive therapy can help prisoners change the thinking that gets them in trouble, like "I'll never back down."

To Conquer Fear, A Man Turns Rejection Into A Game

10:46am December 30, 2015

by Alix Spiegel

Jason Comely was terrified of being rejected. The only cure, he figured, was to get rejected on purpose, once a day. It started to hurt less and less. And then it actually started to become fun.