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.

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  01 How to Focus

  Nov 19, 202122m★ 8.5

  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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  02 Teenage Brain

  Nov 19, 202120m★ 7.0

  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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  03 Personality

  Nov 19, 202124m★ 7.0

  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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  04 Creativity

  Nov 19, 202122m★ 8.0

  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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  05 Brainwashing

  Nov 19, 202126m★ 8.0

  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.