The Mind, Explained — Season 2
5 episodesFirst aired 19 November 2021
Our minds are capable of great things, but they can also undermine our best intentions. Delve into the science behind creativity, brainwashing and more.
E1How to Focus
8.5Nov 202122m
So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
E2Teenage Brain
7.0Nov 202120m
Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.
E3Personality
7.0Nov 202124m
Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.
E4Creativity
8.0Nov 202122m
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.
E5Brainwashing
8.0Nov 202126m
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.