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Why Are Some People So Easily Fooled?

Why Are Some People So Easily Fooled?

Season 1 Episode 49
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Weird Brain Myths from History!

Weird Brain Myths from History!

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Your Brain on Tetris

Your Brain on Tetris

Season 2 Episode 2
3:42
Can You Win This Game?

Can You Win This Game?

Season 2 Episode 3
2:56
How Good is Your Memory?

How Good is Your Memory?

Season 2 Episode 5
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The Man With a Hole in His Brain

The Man With a Hole in His Brain

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What Cats Taught Us About Perception

What Cats Taught Us About Perception

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The Bizarre Ways Your Name Affects Your Behavior

Season 1 Episode 46

We love ourselves, and our names, more than we consciously realise. Research has found this implicit egotism has some pretty interesting effects.

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Why Are Some People So Easily Fooled?
2:43
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These cognitive biases affect how we make decisions–and it often happens subconsciously.
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2:50
Bacteria in your gut have more of a relationship with your brain than you may realise.
4 Lesser-Known Scientific Discoveries!
3:03
A look at some awesome people behind discoveries in psychology, neuroscience and biology.
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3:06
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How Movies Control Your Brain
2:57
Neuroscience is being used in Hollywood to measure and predict audience reactions.
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Your love of social media may have a bigger impact than you thought.
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Knitting is making a comeback and the benefits might just surprise you.
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Hunger impacts everyone differently...especially if you have amnesia.
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Is it possible to never sleep again?
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