The Mind, Explained Season 2

The Mind, Explained Season 2

Our minds are capable of great things, but they can also undermine our best intentions. Delve into the science behind creativity, brainwashing and more.

19 November 2021

Episodes

How to Focus

1. 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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Teenage Brain

2. 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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Personality

3. 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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Creativity

4. 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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Brainwashing

5. 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.

19 November 2021

Cast