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Episode 5 | Discerning Babies
2:12
Humans come equipped with social antennae.
Episode 5 | The Amazing Case of John Robison
4:15
One man's transformation reveals something that we all unconsciously do every day.
Episode 5 | Mirroring Others
3:26
Why do we mimic each other’s facial expressions?
Episode 5 | What Is Empathy?
1:58
This ability to feel another’s pain explains why stories can be so powerful.
Episode 4 | How Willpower Is Like a Tank of Gas
1:56
The brain has a finite amount of willpower to draw on.
Episode 3 | Different People, Different Paths
2:01
How our genes and our environment send brains off in very different trajectories.
Episode 3 | Steered by the Unconscious
2:41
The unconscious brain picks up on sexual cues without you even being aware of it.
Episode 3 | David Takes on a World Champion
4:06
Austin Naber is a world-record holder in cup stacking. How will David fare against him?
Episode 3 | Ian Waterman’s Inspiring Story
2:13
Imagine if you couldn't control your body without extraordinary effort.
Episode 3 | The Role of Consciousness
2:40
The unconscious brain is making some decisions on our behalf. So why are we conscious?
Episode 2 | Born Unfinished
2:03
Human babies are born utterly helpless, compared to many newborn animals. Why?
Episode 3 | What If We Have No Free Will?
2:34
Using a tank of ping pong balls, David demonstrates why we don’t need to worry.
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