Back to The Mind, Explained
Season 2
5 Episodes2021
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 (5)
Ep 1
How to Focus
★8.5
2021-11-19•22m
So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
Ep 2
Teenage Brain
★7.0
2021-11-19•21m
Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.
Ep 3
Personality
★7.0
2021-11-19•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.
Ep 4
Creativity
★8.0
2021-11-19•23m
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.
Ep 5
Brainwashing
★8.0
2021-11-19•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.