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The Best Episodes of The Mind, Explained

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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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  1. 8.0/10(435 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. 7.9/10(217 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. 7.7/10(533 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 7.7/10(428 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. 7.7/10(408 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. 7.6/10(448 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. 7.5/10(172 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. 7.5/10(147 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. 7.5/10(172 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. 7.1/10(168 votes)

    #10 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Psychedelics" is the best rated episode of "The Mind, Explained". It scored 8/10 based on 435 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/12/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "How to Focus".