Our minds are capable of great things, but they can also undermine our best intentions. Delve into the science behind creativity, brainwashing and more.
Episodes
Episode 1
How to Focus
November 19, 202122m8.5
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
Teenage Brain
November 19, 202120m7.0
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
Personality
November 19, 202124m7.0
Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.
Episode 4
Creativity
November 19, 202122m8.0
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.
Episode 5
Brainwashing
November 19, 202126m8.0
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.