The Secrets of Extreme Breath Holding
Adults PsychologyHumans can hold our breath longer than we think by taking advantage of our body’s innate survival instincts - and then ignoring them.
The real reason conspiracy theories work
Adults PsychologyHere's why we've evolved to fall for conspiracy theories.
People are Manipulating You on Facebook
Adults PsychologyThank you Facebook for being so open to this discussion.
What Is Social Anxiety Disorder?
Adults PsychologySocial Anxiety Disorder is real. What happens when you have it?
Can Humans Sense Magnetic Fields?
Adults PsychologyResearch has found some human brains can pick up on rotations of geomagnetic-strength fields as evidenced by drops in alpha wave power following stimulus.
The Origin of Consciousness
Adults PsychologyConsciousness is perhaps the biggest riddle in nature. In the first part of this three part video series, we explore the origins of consciousness and take a closer look on how unaware things became aware.
How to learn any language in six months
Adults PsychologyChris Lonsdale is Managing Director of Chris Lonsdale & Associates, a company established to catalyse breakthrough performance for individuals and senior teams.
Pursuit of a memorable life
Adults PsychologyThis talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This talk may save your life, or inspire you to get a goat. Innovation guru Dustin Garis shares his improbable around-the-world quest for the meaning of life. What he discovers is a deadly epidemic of monotony, and a mind-bending solution called LifeProfit that is sparking a global uprising against the ordinary approach to business and life.
Alex Honnold Before the Climb | Free Solo
Adults PsychologyThe crew gets ready for Alex to climb, while Alex says goodbye to his girlfriend.
What Happens When You Go To Sleep Drunk?
Adults PsychologyToday we talk about the effects of Drunk Sleep vs Normal Sleep!
A Problem You'll Never Solve
Adults PsychologyNewcomb’s Paradox has confounded philosophers, mathematicians, and game players for over 50 years.
What Causes a Stutter?
Adults PsychologyWe are LIFE NOGGIN! An animated and educational web show designed to teach you all about your awesome life and the brain that makes you able to live it! We answer questions about everything from inside the human body to deep outer space.
Loneliness
Adults PsychologyEverybody feels lonely sometimes. But only few of us are aware how important this feeling was for our ancestors - and that our modern world can turn it into something that really hurts us.
Are You Capable of Murder?
Adults PsychologyThe Ted Bundy Tapes had us wonder what it takes to be a killer.
Can animals be deceptive?
Adults PsychologyA male firefly emits a series of enticing flashes. He hopes a female will respond and mate with him.
Does Someone Else Have Your Face?
Adults PsychologyThey say everyone has a doppelgänger, but is that really true? This week we meet a young woman who found her own look-alike, and figure out how we actually recognize faces.
What If You Are Stressed Everyday?
Adults PsychologyCan everyday stress literally kill you? Find out!
These Names Can Kill Animals
Adults PsychologyJust like the names of products and companies, animals' names can affect how we feel about them...and changing the name of a species might actually help us save it.
What Being Bullied Actually Does To You
Adults PsychologyTriangle Bob used to be my bully, but more recently I've been bullying him. What happens to people when they get bullied?
The Raisin Bran Effect
Adults PsychologyThe bottom of the cereal box is a disappointing place. But at least now you know why. Where do you see the Brazil Nut Effect around you?
Why should you read "A Midsummer Night's Dream"? - Iseult Gillespie
Adults PsychologyBy the light of the moon, a group sneaks into the woods, where they take mind-altering substances, switch it up romantically and brush up against creatures from another dimension.