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Brain Games
Get ready to have your mind messed with! "Brain Games" is a groundbreaking series that uses interactive experiments, misdirection and tricks to demonstrate how our brains create the illusion of seamless reality through our memory, through our sensory perception, and how we focus our attention.
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Watch This!Oct 9, 2011 · 46 minHack into the ultimate supercomputer ' the human brain ' as Hollywood filmmakers use color, light, motion, depth and sound to create mind-bending sensory…Episode details →
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Pay Attention!Oct 9, 2011 · 46 minWhen it comes to mastering and manipulating attention, some of the world's leading experts aren't scientists; they're magicians like David Copperfield. While the brain's…Episode details →
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Remember This!Oct 9, 2011 · 46 minWith memory, things are not always as they seem: Details go missing, recollections change, and sometimes our brains fill in the blanks and create…Episode details →
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Focus PocusApr 22, 2013 · 23 minThink your field of vision is really in focus, or that your brain is focusing on everything happening in front of you? Think again.…Episode details →
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It's About TimeApr 22, 2013 · 23 minEver wonder why a watched pot never boils? See how the brain can actually warp and shift time, giving a false impression of the…Episode details →
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Motion CommotionApr 29, 2013 · 23 minThis is a show about your brain and how it perceives motion. Evolving in a world that is constantly moving, the human brain had…Episode details →
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Don't Be AfraidApr 29, 2013 · 23 minOur experts examine the brain's internal tug of war between fear and rationalization. Whether boarding an airplane or walking down a spooky street at…Episode details →
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Power of PersuasionMay 6, 2013 · 23 minBy exposing us to specific stimuli, Jason Silva can prime our brains to respond in certain ways. See how identical twins interview for the…Episode details →
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What You Don't KnowMay 13, 2013 · 23 minBet you could explain something as basic as how a zipper works? Or correctly draw something as simple as a bicycle? If you said…Episode details →
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Battle of the SexesMay 20, 2013 · 23 minFrom the second you're born, you're a unique individual. You'll make choices about your friends, your career, your relationships, where you live, and how…Episode details →
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Seeing is BelievingMay 27, 2013 · 23 minSeeing is believing, right? Not necessarily. It all depends on your perspective. In this episode of Brain Games, mind-bending illusions will show you the…Episode details →
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You DecideJun 3, 2013 · 23 minEvery time you make a decision, your brain enters an often invisible battle between risk and reward. Through a series of addictive interactive games,…Episode details →
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Use It or Lose ItJun 10, 2013 · 23 minAll the latest research says that your brain needs exercise to stay youthful and fit. Wonder junkie Jason Silva and deception specialist Apollo Robbins…Episode details →
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Illusion ConfusionJun 17, 2013 · 23 minBrain Games reveals how optical illusions are a great way of showing the powerful mechanisms at work that allow your brain to perceive three…Episode details →
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Liar, LiarJun 24, 2013 · 23 minHost Jason Silva and deception specialist Apollo Robbins break down why we lie and what happens in the brain, even though science tells us…Episode details →
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Battle of the AgesNov 11, 2013 · 23 minWhile it's long been believed that both your body and your brain deteriorate over time, recent studies show that may not always be the…Episode details →
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In Living ColorJan 13, 2014 · 60 minThink you understand the colors you see every day? Think an apple is actually red, or a leaf is really green? Think again. This…Episode details →
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Laws of AttractionJan 13, 2014 · 23 minIn this episode you'll play along with interactive games that unlock the secrets to attraction, learn how your brain quickly calculates what's attractive (or…Episode details →
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Trust MeJan 20, 2014 · 23 minThis is a show about your brain and trust. Does it sometimes seem like you have to be on your guard all the time…Episode details →
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Stress TestJan 27, 2014 · 23 minThis is a show about your brain and stress. You'll see how your brain manages stress and how stress also manages you. From traffic…Episode details →
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What's Going On?Feb 3, 2014 · 23 minWhether it's remembering where you parked the car, or just finding the light switch in the morning, navigating your busy world can be tough.…Episode details →
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Retrain Your BrainFeb 24, 2014 · 23 minAre you stuck with the brain you're born with, or can you improve it? It's easy to upgrade the electronic devices you rely on…Episode details →
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Mind Your BodyMar 3, 2014 · 23 minYour mind and your body are connected in countless ways, some more mysterious than others. One might even call them "frenemies"—at times they work…Episode details →
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In It to Win ItMar 10, 2014 · 23 minWhether you're trying to get to the head of the class, earn the big promotion, or just find a parking spot—every day, you're competing.…Episode details →
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Follow the LeaderMar 17, 2014 · 23 minEveryone thinks they’re unique and independent, but how much of your behavior is based on how much your brain is copying from people around…Episode details →
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CompassionJul 14, 2014 · 23 minJoin host Jason Silva in a series of interactive games and experiments that explores your brain's capacity for compassion, and questions the motives behind…Episode details →
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AddictionJul 14, 2014 · 22 minWe all have things we say we can’t live without — coffee, smartphones, social media... But do we really need all those things, or…Episode details →
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LanguageJul 21, 2014 · 23 minWould you believe language is the closest thing humans have to telepathy? Or that you speak volumes every day without uttering a single word?…Episode details →
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RiskJul 21, 2014 · 23 minWhether it's choosing what to eat for breakfast, where to invest your money or just when to cross the street, nearly every choice you…Episode details →
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Battle of the Sexes 2Jul 28, 2014 · 23 minGirls and boys. Guys and gals. Ladies and Gentlemen. No matter how you say it, it all comes down to the same thing: Male…Episode details →
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SuperstitionsJul 28, 2014 · 23 minDo you have a lucky number? Do you cross the street to avoid black cats? Have you ever thought you knew what someone was…Episode details →
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FoodAug 4, 2014 · 23 minIn this episode, you'll discover that what goes into your stomach has less to do with your mouth and more to do with your…Episode details →
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AngerAug 11, 2014 · 23 minWhether it's full blown road rage or just the ever-present frustration at life's little inconveniences, we all feel a little mad sometimes. But what…Episode details →
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PatternsAug 18, 2014 · 23 minHave you ever looked up at the night sky and thought you saw a man in the moon? In this episode, we're going to…Episode details →
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IntuitionAug 25, 2014 · 23 minEver had the strange sensation of just knowing something without being able to say how you know it? Or been bothered by something without…Episode details →
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Common SenseJan 19, 2015 · 23 minFrom knowing when to cross the street to avoiding hot stoves, your brain is constantly making judgments that you likely take for granted. We…Episode details →
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Left vs. RightJan 19, 2015 · 23 minWhether you're a left-handed artist or a right-handed accountant, we all use both sides of our brains. But is there any science behind the…Episode details →
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MoralityJan 26, 2015 · 22 minHave you ever wondered where your morality comes from? Is it ingrained in your brain, set by religion, or does society dictate what you…Episode details →
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MoneyFeb 2, 2015 · 23 minThis is a show about your brain and money. It's present in every corner of our lives-we earn it, spend it, manage it and…Episode details →
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ParanormalFeb 9, 2015 · 23 minHave you ever seen a ghost? Have you ever known something was going happen before it happened? If so, you may share a link…Episode details →
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MemoryFeb 16, 2015 · 22 minIn this episode about memory, we're going to show you what memory is, why you even have one, and why you keep forgetting where…Episode details →
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MisconceptionsFeb 23, 2015 · 23 minThis is a show about your brain and the widely held myths you believe to be true. Through a series of fun and interactive…Episode details →
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Peer PressureMar 2, 2015 · 23 minAre you a unique individual? Are you a rebel - or do you give into peer pressure? If you think you have full control…Episode details →
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LogicMar 9, 2015 · 23 minIn this episode of Brain Games, we put your problem-solving skills to the test as we lead you through a labyrinth of logic games.…Episode details →
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FacesMar 16, 2015 · 23 minYour face is pretty remarkable. Whether you've got a baby face, a poker face, or a face only a mother could love... your identity…Episode details →
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Positive ThinkingJun 28, 2015 · 23 minOpen this episode for details.Episode details →
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ScamsJun 28, 2015 · 23 minOpen this episode for details.Episode details →
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SleepJun 28, 2015 · 23 minOpen this episode for details.Episode details →
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PerspectiveJun 28, 2015 · 23 minOpen this episode for details.Episode details →
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Animal vs. HumanJun 29, 2015 · 23 minOpen this episode for details.Episode details →
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ImaginationJun 29, 2015 · 23 minOpen this episode for details.Episode details →
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Meet the BrainFeb 14, 2016 · 60 minA tour through the labyrinthine city of London; a metaphor for your brain and its numerous regions and intricate pathways.Episode details →
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The God BrainFeb 21, 2016 · 60 minJason Silva travels to Israel to explore “The God Brain.” New research has uncovered that believing in God may be hardwired in our brains.Episode details →
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Brains Behaving BadlyFeb 28, 2016 · 60 minHost Jason Silva visits New Orleans, Louisiana, to explore the brain and bad behavior. A series of games and experiments demonstrate how the brain…Episode details →
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Life of the BrainMar 6, 2016 · 60 minEveryone's brain changes throughout life, expanding and contracting, shifting points of views, adjusting perspectives - you wake up every day with a brand new…Episode details →
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Super SensesMar 13, 2016 · 60 minThere's no better place than New York City to mess with your mind. Host Jason Silva leads viewers through a series of games and…Episode details →
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The Survivor BrainMar 20, 2016 · 60 minJason Silva meets several people in Colorado Springs, Colorado, who personify the word "survivor," and puts their brains to the test in a battery…Episode details →
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Male Brain vs. Female BrainJan 20, 2020 · 60 minActors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard face off in a series of Battle of the Sexes games designed to illustrate the differences between female…Episode details →
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Ted Danson: Fact or Fiction?Jan 20, 2020 · 60 minActor Ted Danson learns how human brains distinguish fact from fiction in a series of games.Episode details →
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Drew Brees: PerformanceJan 27, 2020 · 60 minNFL football player Drew Brees puts his brain to the test with a series of mental challenges exploring how humans have hacked their brains;…Episode details →
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Kids vs. AdultsJan 27, 2020 · 60 minActors Anthony Anderson and Marsai Martin ("Black-ish) face off in a series of games with host Keegan-Michael Key.Episode details →
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Jack Black: MusicFeb 10, 2020 · 60 minActor-musician Jack Black and his Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass learn how music affects the brain.Episode details →
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Mark Cuban: Power and MoneyFeb 17, 2020 · 60 minKeegan-Michael Key welcomes billionaire CEO and reality star Mark Cuban ("Shark Tank") to the show.Episode details →
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Rebel Wilson: Love and AttractionFeb 24, 2020 · 60 minActress Rebel Wilson joins Keegan-Michael Key to explore the power of the subconscious when it comes to falling in love.Episode details →
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Tiffany Haddish: Movie MagicMar 2, 2020 · 60 minOpen this episode for details.Episode details →
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