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← The Mind, Explained

Season 2

5 episodes · 19th November 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 guide

Episodes

01 How to Focus still How to Focus Episode 119th November 2021 So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges. 02 Teenage Brain still Teenage Brain Episode 219th November 2021 Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates. 03 Personality still Personality Episode 319th November 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. 04 Creativity still Creativity Episode 419th November 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. 05 Brainwashing still Brainwashing Episode 519th November 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.
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Cast & Crew

01 Emma Stone profile Emma Stoneas Self - Narrator 02 Julianne Moore profile Julianne Mooreas Self - Narrator 03 Anthony Fauci profile Anthony Faucias Self 04 Ora DeKornfeld profile Ora DeKornfeldDirector 05 Ezra Klein profile Ezra KleinCreator
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