The Mind, Explained

Season 2

5 episodes · Nov 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.

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  • How to Focus
    S2E1

    How to Focus

    Nov 19, 202122m

    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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  • Teenage Brain
    S2E2

    Teenage Brain

    Nov 19, 202120m

    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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  • Personality
    S2E3

    Personality

    Nov 19, 202124m

    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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  • Creativity
    S2E4

    Creativity

    Nov 19, 202122m

    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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  • Brainwashing
    S2E5

    Brainwashing

    Nov 19, 202126m

    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.

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