Hjernevask

Season 1

Interviewing several Norwegian and international scientists, the documentary series asks whether biology has been underestimated in social sciences.

The Gender Equality Paradox
E1
The Gender Equality ParadoxAre we born this way or made this way - why do we behave the way we do? The great gender equality paradox - why do women and men choose such different careers in gender-equal Norway?
The Parental Effect
E2
The Parental EffectHow much influence do parents have over their children? Is intelligence inherited?
Gay/Straight
E3
Gay/StraightAbout whether homosexuality is innate or learned. Can you tell by looking at a person whether they are homosexual? Are there differences between heterosexual and homosexual brains? Is homosexuality a result of choice or is it innate?
Violence
E4
ViolenceAre people from some cultures more aggressive than others? Is the need for revenge something learned or innate?
Casual Sex
E5
Casual SexAre there biological reasons why men have a greater tendency than women to desire uncommitted sex? Are ideals of chastity that women embrace to a greater extent than men a result of an evolutionary strategy, or is it a historical legacy from the Victorian era?
Race
E6
RaceDo genetic differences exist between different peoples, and how large are the differences between us?
Nature or Nurture
E7
Nature or NurtureWhat it is that makes us feel like boys or girls? Is it something we are born with or something we have learned from our surroundings?