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Ever had the strange sensation of just knowing something without being able to say how you know it? Or been bothered by something without knowing why? That tiny feeling is the key to unlocking one of your brain's most powerful abilities: intuition. This episode of Brain Games puts your brain to the ultimate test with a ser...Episodes 2016
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Battle of the Sexes 2 - Girls and boys. Guys and gals. Ladies and Gentlemen. No matter how you say it, it all comes down to the same thing: Male and Female. In this episode the male brain and the female brain go head to head. We're going to pit teams of men and women against each other in a series of games and experiments ... 21:30 Expired
Anger - What makes you angry? Is it that woman texting in traffic? What about that kid who screwed up your coffee order? Or perhaps it's that email from your boss? Whether it's full blown road rage or just the constant frustration at life's little inconveniences, we all feel a little bit of anger every day. But what if get... 21:41 Expired
Compassion - This is a show about your brain and compassion. Through a series of interactive games and experiments we'll explore your brain's capacity for compassion and question the motives behind both your selfless and selfish acts. And if you play along you'll discover if you're really born naughty, or nice. So get read... 21:36 Expired
Patterns - This episode will mess with your mind as we put you through a series of games and experiments designed to show you why your brain thinks there's a man in the moon, why the way you get dressed in the morning might not be right, and exactly how patterns and habits rule your world. You'll discover that what you thi... 21:59 Expired
Superstitions - Superstitions are a part of everyday life, and the same remarkable power the brain has to learn language, find meaning in chaos, and hit home runs makes us believe things that have no basis in reality. Brain Games mess with your mind to reveal how the brain may be hardwired to be superstitious. (S.3 Ep.15) ... 21:58 Expired
Language - Ever wondered if language might be more than just words? Or that language is the closest thing humans have to telepathy? Think you understand your own language? Think again. This episode of Brain Games puts your brain to the ultimate test with a series of interactive games and fascinating experiments that reveal... 20:59 Expired
Addictions - We all have things we say we can't live without: like coffee, smart phones and social media. But do we really need all of those things? Or on some deep level are we addicted to them? In this episode, learn why you can't stop checking your phone, why that awful pop song gets stuck in your head, and why some add... 24:58
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Battle Of The Sexes - Facts and fun come together to teach us exactly what lies within your brain. This series examines the secrets to good and evil, strange pathways that connect you to your body, and a hidden ‘you’ controlling your actions without you even realising it. Delve into topics like focus, fear, persuasion, dec... 21:17 Expired
Risk - Whether it's choosing what to eat for breakfast, where to invest your money, or just when to cross the street, nearly every choice you make involves some sort of calculated risk. In this episode we explore how your brain evaluates risk. Through a series of games and experiments, we'll prove to you that when it comes... 24:58 Expired
Facts and fun come together to teach us exactly what lies within your brain. This series examines the secrets to good and evil, strange pathways that connect you to your body, and a hidden ‘you’ controlling your actions without you even realising it. Delve into topics like focus, fear, persuasion, decision-making and neura... 21:58 Expired
Food - Discover that what goes into your stomach has less to do with your mouth and more to do with your brain. See how many of your food choices often have nothing to do with food. Through a series of interactive games and experiments, discover what makes you hungry, why you overeat and whether you should take comfort in ... 24:58 Expired
Facts and fun come together to teach us exactly what lies within your brain. This series examines the secrets to good and evil, strange pathways that connect you to your body, and a hidden ‘you’ controlling your actions without you even realising it. Delve into topics like focus, fear, persuasion, decision-making and neura... 21:39 Expired
Follow The Leader - Everyone likes to think they're unique. Like it or not, much of your behaviour is influenced by other people. This episode tries to mess with your mind as games and experiments show why a yawn is so contagious, how imitation leads to flattery, and how to discover whether your brain is a born leader - or... 24:58 Expired
Facts and fun come together to teach us exactly what lies within your brain. This series examines the secrets to good and evil, strange pathways that connect you to your body, and a hidden ‘you’ controlling your actions without you even realising it. Delve into topics like focus, fear, persuasion, decision-making and neura... 21:59 Expired
Mind Your Body - The mind and body are connected in countless ways, and some are more mysterious than others. Discover how mind and body work together like the best of friends - and how they sometimes betray each other like the worst of enemies. Two professional mixed martial arts fighters are challenged like never before.... 21:59 Expired
Retrain Your Brain - Are 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 every day; can you do the same with your brain? The answer might surprise you. This episode of Brain Games puts your brain to the ultimate test with a series of interactive game... 24:51 Expired
Facts and fun come together to teach us exactly what lies within your brain. This series examines the secrets to good and evil, strange pathways that connect you to your body, and a hidden ‘you’ controlling your actions without you even realising it. Delve into topics like focus, fear, persuasion, decision-making and neura... 22:00 Expired
In It To Win It - Whether 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. With yourself and with others. So what is it about the human brain that makes you want to win? In this episode you'll learn what drives you to compete, why some people ... 21:48 Expired
This is a show about your brain and stress. You’ll see how your brain manages stress and how stress also manages you. From traffic jams to screaming babies, angry bosses to bill payments, you’re surrounded by stress every day. But stress has a purpose, and you’ll discover why it’s a good thing in many situations, even thou...