The Mind, Explained
(2019)Streaming Episode Guide
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.Brainwashing
Episode 5 - 11-19-2021
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.
7.6/10Where to watch
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Creativity
Episode 4 - 11-19-2021
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.
7.6/10Where to watch
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Personality
Episode 3 - 11-19-2021
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.
7.5/10Where to watch
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Teenage Brain
Episode 2 - 11-19-2021
21m
Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.
7.1/10Where to watch
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How to Focus
Episode 1 - 11-19-2021
22m
So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
7.9/10Where to watch
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Season 1
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.Psychedelics
Episode 5 - 9-12-2019
22m
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.
8/10Where to watch
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Mindfulness
Episode 4 - 9-12-2019
20m
Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.
7.7/10Where to watch
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Anxiety
Episode 3 - 9-12-2019
21m
Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.
7.8/10Where to watch
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Dreams
Episode 2 - 9-12-2019
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?
7.6/10Where to watch
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Memory
Episode 1 - 9-12-2019
20m
How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
7.7/10Where to watch
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Psychedelics
Episode 5 - 9-12-2019
22m
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.
8/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
How to Focus
Episode 1 - 11-19-2021
22m
So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
7.9/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
Anxiety
Episode 3 - 9-12-2019
21m
Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.
7.8/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
Memory
Episode 1 - 9-12-2019
20m
How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
7.7/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
Mindfulness
Episode 4 - 9-12-2019
20m
Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.
7.7/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
