The Mind, Explained: Season 2 (2021)
- Episodes: 5
- Premiered November 19, 2021
Our minds are capable of great things, but they can also undermine our best intentions. Delve into the science behind creativity, brainwashing and more.
Episodes
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8.5Episode 1 · · 22m
How to Focus
So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
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7.0Episode 2 · · 20m
Teenage Brain
Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.
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7.0Episode 3 · · 24m
Personality
Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.
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8.0Episode 4 · · 22m
Creativity
Creativity isn't a mystical force — it's a mental muscle. See how your neural networks generate fresh ideas and learn ways to foster your imagination.
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8.0Episode 5 · · 26m
Brainwashing
What does it mean to be brainwashed? From the Satanic panic of the ’80s to current conspiracies, dive into how belief change happens inside the brain.