The Mind, Explained

Season 2

2021 · 5 episodes · 1h 54m in all · 7.7/10

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

1. 

   1. How to Focus

   19 Nov 2021 · 22 min · 8.5/10

   So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.

2. 

   2. Teenage Brain

   19 Nov 2021 · 20 min · 7.0/10

   Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.

3. 

   3. Personality

   19 Nov 2021 · 24 min · 7.0/10

   Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.

4. 

   4. Creativity

   19 Nov 2021 · 22 min · 8.0/10

   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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   5. Brainwashing

   19 Nov 2021 · 26 min · 8.0/10

   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.