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The Best Episodes of The Mind, Explained

Every episode of The Mind, Explained ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Mind, Explained!

The Best Episodes of The Mind, Explained

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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    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - How to Focus

    S2:E1

    So... many... distractions. Sustaining attention is harder than ever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Experts focus on the many challenges.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Psychedelics
    8.0/10(438 votes)

    #2 - Psychedelics

    S1: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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Creativity

    S2: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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Brainwashing

    S2: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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(533 votes)

    #5 - Memory

    S1:E1

    How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(428 votes)

    #6 - Anxiety

    S1:E3

    Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.6/10(448 votes)

    #7 - Dreams

    S1: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?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.6/10(409 votes)

    #8 - Mindfulness

    S1:E4

    Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Teenage Brain

    S2:E2

    Why do teenagers act... like teenagers? Hint: It's not just hormones. Neuroscience explains the fundamentally unique way a teen's brain operates.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Personality

    S2: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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"How to Focus" is the best rated episode of "The Mind, Explained". It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/19/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Psychedelics".