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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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    Episode 1

    How to Focus

    Nov 19, 2021

    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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    Episode 2

    Teenage Brain

    Nov 19, 2021

    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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    Episode 3

    Personality

    Nov 19, 2021

    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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    Episode 4

    Creativity

    Nov 19, 2021

    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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    Episode 5

    Brainwashing

    Nov 19, 2021

    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.