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Who Is in Control?
Dr. David Eagleman explores the great deception that greets us each morning when we awake: it feels as though we are in conscious control of our lives but the truth is that we are not. Instead almost every action, every decision, every belief that we hold is driven by parts of the brain that we have no access to.
Episode Clips
Episode 3 | Steered by the Unconscious
The unconscious brain picks up on sexual cues without you even being aware of it.
Episode 3 | Different People, Different Paths
How our genes and our environment send brains off in very different trajectories.
Episode 3 | Ian Waterman’s Inspiring Story
Imagine if you couldn't control your body without extraordinary effort.
Episode 3 | David Takes on a World Champion
Austin Naber is a world-record holder in cup stacking. How will David fare against him?
Episode 3 | The Role of Consciousness
The unconscious brain is making some decisions on our behalf. So why are we conscious?
Episode 3 | What If We Have No Free Will?
Using a tank of ping pong balls, David demonstrates why we don’t need to worry.
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