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.

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   1. How to Focus

   2021-11-19 · 22m

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

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   2. Teenage Brain

   2021-11-19 · 20m

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

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   3. Personality

   2021-11-19 · 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.

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   4. Creativity

   2021-11-19 · 22m

   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.

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   5. Brainwashing

   2021-11-19 · 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.