The Mind, Explained Season 2

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.

Air date: 2021-11-19

Episodes: 5

Episodes

E1: How to Focus

So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.

Air date: 2021-11-19 • ★ 8.5

E2: Teenage Brain

Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.

Air date: 2021-11-19 • ★ 7

E3: Personality

Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.

Air date: 2021-11-19 • ★ 7

E4: Creativity

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.

Air date: 2021-11-19 • ★ 8

E5: Brainwashing

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.

Air date: 2021-11-19 • ★ 8