Discover the surprising truth about your memory—it may not be as reliable as you think! See how forces in the world around us subtly impact how we see reality.
Ever wonder how much control you really have over your thoughts, perceptions, and memories? Explore the hidden depths of the human mind with us and investigate the latest discoveries about the brain and how they shape everything from healthcare and education to public policy—and beyond. How much can you actually trust your own memory? Can you really control your attention as much as you think? Are there hidden mindsets and biases that distort how you see reality? How does being part of a group—or outside of it—shape how you see the world?
We’ll dive into the secrets behind false memories and expose the ways advertising tries to manipulate our behavior, learn some of the science behind human attention and behavior, and tackle theories of personality development. From biology to environment to culture, we’ll consider all of the influences that affect how you perceive and navigate your world.
What you'll do
Get Some Attention
Explore the ways that attention can be focused and controlled, and try redirecting people’s attention yourself.
Don't Believe Everything You See
Find out why your memory and what you see aren’t always as reliable as you think. See what messes with your memory, why false memories can seem so real, and how your brain can trick you into seeing things that aren’t really there.
Play Well With Others
How do groups of people interact in extreme situations like reality TV shows, or even a mission to Mars? Learn how to use tests to predict how teams might function (or fall apart!) in isolated or high-pressure environments.
Media Manipulation
Ever wonder how ads or social media influencers try to control the way you act, or even see yourself? Expose the tricks of the media trade that secretly influence how you think and behave.
