BrainCraft

Vanessa Hill talks about psychology, neuroscience, and why we act the way we do. Neuroscience has never been so animated.

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Episode 35, Season 4
The Attention Economy Needs to Change. But How?

So... Could you run Facebook better than Zuckerberg?

10:59
Episode 33, Season 4
Google Owns 28% of Your Brain

AI, voice assistants and neuroscience through the lens of philosophy.

9:14
Episode 34, Season 4
Your Emotions Are For Sale

The emerging monetization of your emotions.

10:01
Episode 32, Season 4
How One Company Redefined Social Norms

Facebook's impact on society – how it's changed mass grief and other social norms.

10:01
Episode 31, Season 4
The Psychological Tricks Keeping You Online

We take a look at persuasive design – and how good design persuades you every single day.

9:41
Episode 30, Season 4
Big Tech's Battle For Our Attention

So, what's the price of your attention?

11:36
Episode 29, Season 4
How Dana Scully Changed Science

How Dana Scully Changed Science

6:27
Episode 28, Season 4
Why Willpower Doesn't Predict Your Success

The truth about the Marshmallow Test, delayed gratification, will power and success

4:11
Episode 27, Season 4
How Magicians Trick Your Brain

Magicians use a number of psychological tricks to bring their performances to life.

8:48
Episode 26, Season 4
Why Are We More Anxious Than Ever Before?

Let's take a look at some of the genetic and environmental factors that can cause anxiety.

4:41
Episode 25, Season 4
The Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep ft. OTHER Vanessa Hill!

Why did sleep evolve, really? It may have to do with antioxidants.

8:37
Episode 24, Season 4
Why Most Personality Tests Are Wrong

You're not a static personality type. Your personality traits can be shaped over time.

4:47
Episode 23, Season 4
These Tiny Cells Shape Your Life

Branches of microglia are constantly looking for bits of synapses to nibble on.

5:30
Episode 21, Season 4
Ghosting: Why Some People Just Disappear

Ghosting occurs in romantic relationships, friends and the workplace. We can be better.

3:57
Episode 22, Season 4
How Jealousy Distorts Your Thinking

Getting jealous can warp your mind – here's what to do about it.

4:06
Episode 17, Season 4
Every Scientific Study on Arnold Schwarzenegger

How many scientific studies mention Arnold Schwarzenegger?

9:08
Episode 15, Season 4
How Gaslighting Manipulates Your Mind

Has anyone ever made you question your reality? How gaslighting manipulates your mind.

4:37
Episode 14, Season 4
Why You Lie To Yourself More Than Others

Do you lie to yourself? Be... honest. This week we cover the psychology of self-deception.

4:59
Episode 18, Season 4
The Ancient Origins of Your Musical Brain

The way you process music emerged more than 300 million years ago.

4:38
Episode 20, Season 4
Why Everybody Should Read Harry Potter

We break down the psychological benefits of literature and Harry Potter. 💫

4:53
Episode 19, Season 4
THE IKEA EFFECT ft. Joanna Hausmann!

People place a higher value on items they build themselves.

5:49
Episode 16, Season 4
Why Are People So Passive-Aggressive?

We explore passive-aggressive behavior, the act of expressing aggression indirectly.

4:15
Episode 11, Season 4
The Power of Curiosity

All forms of curiosity, even silly hypotheticals, are important – they can lead to practic

5:21
Episode 12, Season 4
The Upside of Being Awkward

The science of awkwardness. Hi.

5:39
Episode 13, Season 4
Why people blame others | Field Guide to Bad Behavior

Catch blame shifting before it spreads 😷

4:04
Episode 8, Season 4
How Remixes Hijack Your Brain

I explore how the remix, a product of this participatory creativity, hijacks your brain.

9:17
Episode 10, Season 4
How Halfalogues Manipulate Your –

A halfalogue is that distracting half-of-a-conversation that you overhear.

3:16
Episode 7, Season 4
How to Think Like Einstein

We explore some practical tips for boosting your creativity and generating ideas.

3:06
Episode 9, Season 4
What If We Were All Optimists?

Surprise! You're more optimistic than you think.

4:00
Episode 6, Season 4
The Neuroscience of Creativity

Your brain uses different pathways to communicate, forming complex networks in your brain.

3:02
Episode 4, Season 4
Artificial Intelligence Can Hallucinate, Too.

How Artificial Intelligence differentiates and hallucinates.

4:44
Episode 5, Season 4
The Surprising Similarities Between Twister and Intelligence

The flexibility of brain connections can indicate how quickly we can learn or multitask.

5:45
Episode 2, Season 4
The Sounds That Are Unbearable (Misophonia explained)

Exploring Misophonia, a sound sensitivity syndrome.

6:14
Episode 3, Season 4
Artificial Intelligence Solved This Audio Illusion. Can You?

The Cocktail Party Effect for Artificial Intelligence.

4:36
Episode 1, Season 4
Can You Visualise This? (Aphantasia Explained)

Some people don't imagine things in a visual way.

4:51

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