The Numbers Game

Season 2

From mind-bending stats, hilarious man on the street experiments, and interactive game play, National Geographic delivers the answers to life's mysteries and gives you the tools to help take charge of your destiny and change your life forever.

Where to Watch Season 2

12 Episodes

Could You Be a Hero?
E1
Could You Be a Hero?Did you know that 1 in every 5 people will be a hero during their lifetime? Learn what it takes to be a hero, how to hone two vital heroic skills, and how to control your body's hero chemical in order to be ready whenever duty calls.
Are You a Sucker?
E2
Are You a Sucker?Jake reveals how to dodge the double-crosses and spot the scams, as he delves into what makes people gullible. On the flip side, he shares some secret ways how being a sucker can be good for your productivity and happiness.
Are You Desirable?
E3
Are You Desirable?Did you know that there's a single accessory that can make you appear more intelligent and that there's one grooming tip that can make you 45% more attractive to hiring managers? Learn how attractiveness can make you happier, healthier and wealthier.
Are You a Jerk?
E4
Are You a Jerk?Being a jerk could earn you a promotion and nearly $10,000 more at work. Jake shows you how to tap into the benefits of being a jerk without making a long list of enemies. Find out when to be rude, and when not to be to reap rewards in your life.
Are You a Big Liar?
E5
Are You a Big Liar?Ninety-two percent of people have admitted to lying during their lifetime, and those other 8 percent ... well, we're not so sure about them. The truth is we lie. But why? Jake demonstrates that lying isn't always about getting what we want, nor is it necessarily mean-spirited. But lying is prevalent, so he'll show you how to spot a lie to avoid getting duped.
Could You Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?
E6
Could You Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?If all the dead people were resurrected, they'd outnumber the living by over 15 to 1. Whether it's a zombie apocalypse, or just getting lost on the way to Grandma's house, Jake Porway teaches you how to face any challenge, and get out alive.
How Tough Are You?
E7
How Tough Are You?Do you have courage? Confidence? Commitment to a goal? If you do, you might be tougher than you think. Jake reveals that toughness is about more than just strength and shows how to boost your natural fortitude to become tough as nails.
Could You Be the Boss?
E8
Could You Be the Boss?Jake Porway shows you the science behind true boss-level leadership, revealing the two top traits of the best bosses and giving you the inside scoop on how to pick the perfect team.
Can Cracking Codes Change Your Life?
E9
Can Cracking Codes Change Your Life?National Treasure, The Da Vinci Code, Indiana Jones – what do these movies have in common? All require their heroes to solve intricate puzzles to find the treasure and save the day.
Can You Get What You Want?
E10
Can You Get What You Want?Ever wondered why some people seem naturally convincing? Data scientist Jake Porway reveals the secrets persuasive people use to talk their way out of trouble and into triumph.
Are You Superstitious?
E11
Are You Superstitious?Whether you regularly knock on wood or occasionally wear a lucky hat, superstition may influence your life more than you know. Jake Porway exposes superstitions, reveals their origin, and shows why embracing them can change your life for the better.
Are You a Risk Taker?
E12
Are You a Risk Taker?The pros and cons of risk taking are considered through the use of statistics.