The Mind, Explained: Season 2
The documentary television series The Mind, Explained explores the inner workings of the human brain. Delving into the science behind human capabilities and the ways the mind can undermine our best intentions, the series examines topics such as creativity, brainwashing, dreaming, anxiety disorders, and psychedelic drugs. Season two of the series is narrated by American actress Julianne Moore, following Emma Stone's n
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is a documentary television production that originally premiered in 2019.
- The program is designed to explore what happens inside the human head and how the brain works.
- Previous episodes have examined various themes and topics such as memory, dreams, and anxiety disorders.
- American actress Emma Stone served as the narrator for the first season of the series.
Season overview
The documentary television series The Mind, Explained explores the inner workings of the human brain. Delving into the science behind human capabilities and the ways the mind can undermine our best intentions, the series examines topics such as creativity, brainwashing, dreaming, anxiety disorders, and psychedelic drugs. Season two of the series is narrated by American actress Julianne Moore, following Emma Stone's narration on season one.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
How to Focus
Nov 19, 2021 · 22 min
So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.
Teenage Brain
Nov 19, 2021 · 20 min
Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.
Personality
Nov 19, 2021 · 24 min
Personality tests group people into handy types but reveal only part of the story. Learn how our personalities develop and evolve over a lifetime.
Creativity
Nov 19, 2021 · 22 min
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.
Brainwashing
Nov 19, 2021 · 26 min
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.