The Mind, Explained

Season 2

TV-14
83%
Our minds are capable of great things, but they can also undermine our best intentions. Delve into the science behind creativity, brainwashing and more.

5 Episodes

  • How to Focus
    E1
    How to FocusSo... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
  • Teenage Brain
    E2
    Teenage BrainWhy do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.
  • Personality
    E3
    PersonalityPersonality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.
  • Creativity
    E4
    CreativityCreativity 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.
  • Brainwashing
    E5
    BrainwashingWhat 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.

Cast of Season 2

  • Emma StoneSelf - Narrator
  • Julianne MooreSelf - Narrator
  • Anthony FauciSelf

Watch Season 2 Videos

  • The Mind, Explained: Season 2
    The Mind, Explained: Season 2Trailer

 

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