The Mind, Explained - Season 2

The Mind, Explained - Season 2

First aired: 11/19/2021 5 episodes

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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Episodes

Episode 1

1. How to Focus

Aired: 11/19/2021

So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.

Episode 2

2. Teenage Brain

Aired: 11/19/2021

Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.

Episode 3

3. Personality

Aired: 11/19/2021

Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.

Episode 4

4. Creativity

Aired: 11/19/2021

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.

Episode 5

5. Brainwashing

Aired: 11/19/2021

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.