The Mind, Explained

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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  E1How to Focus

  Nov 19, 2021· 22m

  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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  E2Teenage Brain

  Nov 19, 2021· 20m

  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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  E3Personality

  Nov 19, 2021· 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.

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  E4Creativity

  Nov 19, 2021· 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.

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  E5BrainwashingFinale

  Nov 19, 2021· 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.

Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.

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  E1Memory

  Sep 12, 2019· 20m

  How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.

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  E2Dreams

  Sep 12, 2019· 19m

  Why do we dream? When the lights go out, interesting things happen in the brain and body. What’s the significance of dreams, and what can they teach us?

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  E3Anxiety

  Sep 12, 2019· 21m

  Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.

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  E4Mindfulness

  Sep 12, 2019· 19m

  Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.

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  E5PsychedelicsFinale

  Sep 12, 2019· 21m

  What happens to a brain on psychedelics? Turn on, tune in and drop out on this trip to explore the history and effects of mind-altering substances.