In a series of engaging games and thought experiments, host Jason Silva delves into the depths of human compassion, probing the motivations behind our most selfless and self-serving behaviors. This episode confronts the enduring debate of n…

We often declare certain comforts indispensable – a morning coffee, a smartphone, the constant connection of social media. But do we truly require these things, or is there a deeper compulsion at play? In this exploration, we'll guide you t…

Consider this: could language be humanity's closest approximation to telepathy? Could we be communicating volumes daily, silently? Join Jason Silva as host, alongside biomedical engineer Sri Sarma of Johns Hopkins University, on an explorat…

From deciding what to eat at dawn to allocating investments, or even determining the safest moment to cross a road, nearly every decision we make involves a degree of calculated risk. This exploration delves into the workings of the brain w…

Regardless of the terms – boys and girls, men and women, ladies and gentlemen – the fundamental distinction remains: male and female. This episode explores this difference directly, presenting teams of men and women in a series of games and…

Do you harbor a lucky number? Do you veer from the path to avoid black cats? Have you ever anticipated someone’s words with uncanny accuracy? This program explores the intricate relationship between your mind and superstition. Superstition …

This episode explores the surprising connection between appetite and the mind, revealing that the journey from mouth to stomach is guided more by brain than by initial taste. We witness how sound and scent can amplify hunger in our subjects…

From incandescent rage to the quiet irritation of daily life, a flicker of anger is a universal human experience. But what if the source of our fury lies not in external events, but within the workings of our own minds? This episode delves …

Have you ever gazed at the moon and imagined a face within its craters? In this exploration, we’ll demonstrate that such figures reside not in the heavens, but within the workings of your own mind. This program delves into the fascinating r…

Have you ever experienced that peculiar feeling of knowing something, yet lacking the words to articulate the source of that knowledge? Or perhaps been troubled by an unease, unable to pinpoint its origin? That subtle sensation is a gateway…