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BrainCraft
Everything is Trying to Kill You
Season 3
Episode 12
Check your irrational fears: Over 3 million people worldwide STILL die every year from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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9:06
The hosts from Vsauce join Vanessa for a few fascinating mental challenges.

4:24
Studies show that the joy we feel from immediate cash rewards might not be long-lasting.

4:31
Our senses of taste and smell are crucial when enjoying food... But is there more to it?

4:34
Is multitasking really a productive strategy? Is it even possible?

2:56
How did the stem-cells drawn from children's teeth help us understand the key to autism?

4:46
In the life-and-death games of Westeros, is it possible to win?

4:55
With this simple exercise, what can you learn about creativity?

5:03
The "prisoner's dilemma" is a classic test in psychology. How can you win?

5:43
Look back at Vanessa's journey through science education.

6:25
What do science, and history, tell us about decoding our memories?

4:03
Studying biology at the smallest scale.

3:07
How to trick your brain with optical illusions.