The Mind, Explained
Season 2
20215 episodes
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
E1How to Focus
8.52021-11-19 · 22m
So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
E2Teenage Brain
7.02021-11-19 · 20m
Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.
E3Personality
7.02021-11-19 · 24m
Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.
E4Creativity
8.02021-11-19 · 22m
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.
E5Brainwashing
8.02021-11-19 · 26m
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.