The Mind, Explained
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
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Our minds are capable of great things, but they can also undermine our best intentions. Delve into the science behind creativity, brainwashing and more.
1How to Focus
22 minNov 19, 2021
So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
2Teenage Brain
20 minNov 19, 2021
Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.
3Personality
24 minNov 19, 2021
Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.
4Creativity
22 minNov 19, 2021
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.
5Brainwashing
26 minNov 19, 2021
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.
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