The Halo Effect: Why It’s So Difficult To Understand The Past

September 28, 2025 #20th century, #cars, #halo effect, #hidden brain, #History, #NPR, #podcast, #science

This week on Hidden Brain, the tale of the infamous Ford Pinto and the former Ford insider who voted twice to keep the car on the road. We explore what this story reveals about how we look back on the past, and why we often struggle to evaluate the role we play in the most important events of our lives. {Listen}