Braincraft
Season 2019
BrainCraft is a series that examines human behaviour through psychology and neuroscience, telling stories about science in a creative way.
Where to Watch Braincraft • Season 2019
23 Episodes
- Why Do People Interrupt You?
E6Why Do People Interrupt You?This video dives into why we interrupt. Some reasons why are more straightforward: perhaps you blurt something out, perhaps people are jerks, but some new research tries to identify the bits of the brain that are responsible for you keeping time in a conversation. The research involves an obscure species of ultrasonic singing mice. Naturally. - An Introvert's Guide to Happiness
E8An Introvert's Guide to HappinessAre you an introvert or an extravert? This video explores the nuances of introversion and some findings on how introverts can enjoy higher levels of wellbeing. Previous personality psychology research has found that extraverts are happier, on average, so a new line of research is digging into why. - Why You Can't Stop Snacking
E9Why You Can't Stop SnackingSince I started working from home, I snack constantly while I work. When I have a difficult task, I often find myself standing in front of the pantry. Snacking isn’t always bad, but for me it means that I often don’t eat lunch or dinner, just snacks snacks snacks snacks. Many of my friends who work from home, or who have unlimited snacks at work, have expressed a similar sentiment. So, I started to wonder that there must be some underlying psychology here, and surely some tips about how I can stop. Now you should probably stop reading this and watch the video. - What Can Body Language Actually Tell Us?
E13What Can Body Language Actually Tell Us?Body language analysis has long been a theme in popular books, traditional media and now, an increasing number of YouTube channels. While this is all pretty entertaining, it's not scientific: It’s really, really hard to study body language. - How to Stay Motivated, Using Psychology.
E14How to Stay Motivated, Using Psychology.From time to time, we all need to stay motivated. A lack of motivation can be something that can affect us every day – whether at work or at home, where we always intend on going to the gym, but can't quite get that boost we need to get out the door. So, here are some tips on how to find your intrinsic motivation. If you have any other tips, please leave them in the comments! - How to Make Better Decisions (with science)
E17How to Make Better Decisions (with science)Original Title: This One Thing Ruins Your Decisions What's the one thing that can ruin your decision making abilities? It's sunk cost bias, where we are more likely to choose something we’ve invested time or money in, even if it’s not the best decision for our future wealth or happiness. I'm trying to improve my decision making, and I hope these psychology tips will equip you to make better decisions in your life. - One Thing That Can Boost Innovation
E19One Thing That Can Boost InnovationEarlier this year, people messaged me saying they were skeptical of diversity programs (particularly in STEM). So, we dive into the psychology and economics research to see what the impact of diverse teams is on innovation and financial performance. And, it turns out having more perspectives, different experience and an inclusive environment is good for business. - Real Psychologist Reacts To My Brain Tips
E22Real Psychologist Reacts To My Brain TipsThis year I released an Everyday Psychology mini-series that offered brain tips and insights based on research. Some of you commented that they weren't relevant to those with general anxiety, social anxiety depression or on the autism spectrum, so I called up my friend Ali Mattu to see what these tips would look like for a larger population. And, he reviews my brain tips. Thanks to Ali for his time and YOU for the episode suggestion.
