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The Mind, Explained is a documentary TV series that premiered on Netflix on September 12, 2019. It has 2 seasons and 10 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 5 "Brainwashing", aired on November 19, 2021.
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
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10 episodes · 2 seasons
2019 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
The Mind, Explained Season 1 release dates →
E5
What happens to a brain on psychedelics? Turn on, tune in and drop out on this trip to explore the history and effects of mind-altering substances.
E4
Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.
E3
Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.
E2
Why do we dream? When the lights go out, interesting things happen in the brain and body. What’s the significance of dreams, and what can they teach us?
E1
How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.
2021 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago
Our minds are capable of great things, but they can also undermine our best intentions. Delve into the science behind creativity, brainwashing and more.
The Mind, Explained Season 2 release dates →
E5
What does it mean to be brainwashed? From the Satanic panic of the ’80s to current conspiracies, dive into how belief change happens inside the brain.
E4
Creativity isn't a mystical force — it's a mental muscle. See how your neural networks generate fresh ideas and learn ways to foster your imagination.
E3
Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.
E2
Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.
E1
So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
Created by Ezra Klein
Maria Bamford
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Michael Pollan
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Yanjaa
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Bhante Saranapala
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Robert Sapolsky
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Richard Davidson
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Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
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Mary P. Cosmiano
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The Mind, Explained has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 19, 2021.
The most recent episode of The Mind, Explained, Season 2 Episode 5 "Brainwashing", aired on November 19, 2021.
The Mind, Explained has 2 seasons with 10 episodes in total.
The Mind, Explained first aired on Netflix on September 12, 2019.
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