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Brain Games S2E5 — Power of Persuasion
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Brain Games•Season 2•Episode 5

Power of Persuasion

7.4/10 · 89 votesMay 6, 201323 min

Ranked #8 of 12 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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By exposing us to specific stimuli, Jason Silva can prime our brains to respond in certain ways. See how identical twins interview for the same job, in the same clothes, with the same resume. They even give the exact same answers-but the order of the

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Episode Summary

"Power of Persuasion" is episode 5 of Brain Games season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 89 votes, ranking #8 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on May 6, 2013.

Next: E6 · What You Don't KnowBest of Season 2