The Brain with David Eagleman

Series / 1 Season

Neuroscientist David Eagleman explores the human brain in an epic series that reveals the ultimate story of us, why we feel and think the things we do. This ambitious project blends science with innovative visual effects and compelling personal stories, and addresses some big questions. By understanding the human brain, we can come close to understanding humanity.

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Episode 1 | Brain City

1m 53s / TV-PG

In the same way that the economy of a city doesn’t take place in one district, there is no single spot in the brain that works in isolation. The brain is a vast interconnected network of areas that are in constant communication with each other.

Episode 1 | How the Brain Creates Reality

2m 42s / TV-PG

Electrochemical signals travel through dense networks of neurons. The brain scans through this non-stop incoming stream of information in search for patterns which becomes your reality.

Episode 1 | Our Perception of Reality

2m 18s / TV-PG

David invites subjects to recreate an experiment that demonstrates how much our brains leave out of our perception of reality. One brief look is enough for the brain to model a picture of the situation but just how detailed it that model?

Episode 1 | Why Time Seems to Slow When We Are in Extremes

4m 17s / TV-PG

Why does time seem to slow down when we are in life-threatening situations? Wingsuit pilot Jeb Corliss describes his agonizing experience of time distortion, David explains what is happening in the brain.

The Brain with David Eagleman | Preview

30s / TV-PG

Neuroscientist David Eagleman explores the human brain in an epic series that reveals the ultimate story of us, why we feel and think the things we do. This ambitious project blends science with innovative visual effects and compelling personal stories, and addresses some big questions. Premieres Wednesdays, October 14-November 18, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET on PBS.

Episode 2 | Born Unfinished

2m 3s / TV-PG

Many newborn animals are born ready for the world, compared to human babies who are born helpless. The unfinished brains of young humans allows them to develop and adapt to whichever environments they are born into.

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