Brain Bonus: Magic Brain

Think about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful? Psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our emotions, build resilience, and support lo ... Show More

When we look at the people we love, how clearly do we really see them? This week, we talk with psychologist Edward Lemay about how our fears, desires, and insecurities can shape our perceptions of our partners — sometimes creating the very reality we expect. He explains how we ca ... Show More

Some people are remarkably good at reading the emotional temperature of a situation. They can pick up on what others are feeling, manage their own emotions, and respond skillfully. What's their secret? This week, we explore the science of emotional intelligence with psychologist ... Show More

<p>Why does magic fool us so easily? Is our perception of reality just an illusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Gary O’Reilly explore the neuroscience behind magic with magician Teller (of Penn & Teller) and neuroscientist Susana Martinez-Conde.</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons ... Show More

Your brain does things without your permission. It is doing things right now that you did not choose; it's making choices you don't agree with... and it does it all without you even realizing it. In this episode, Andrew explains how your brain (and everyone else's brain) is a too ... Show More

Steven talks to us about how magic impacts well-being and what we can do to get some of that threefold goodness into our own lives. If you wait for the end you will hear an action-movie style ad for my audiobook Brainwash. http://gum.co/brainwash   

<p>A whirlwind of questions brings us to an odd conclusion: could reality be an illusion created by a quantum fluctuation of a brain?<br/><br/>For ad-free episodes and other exclusives, join us for $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse</p><p><a rel="payment" ... Show More

<p>A whirlwind of questions brings us to an odd conclusion: could reality be an illusion created by a quantum fluctuation of a brain? This is a rebroadcast of a past favorite.<br/><br/>For ad-free episodes and other exclusives, join us for $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.c ... Show More

Today’s brew is Part 1 to a multi-cosmic series about using magic to change your life. From dream analysis and chakras to spell casting and astrology, we dive into how much of this stuff is actually real and how you can utilize this hidden wisdom to create some magical shifts in ... Show More

<div>The magic of magic.</div> 

Let's talk about the SUBCONSCIOUS MIND. In today's episode, I dive deep into all things manifestation, rewiring the brain and a touch of quantum physics. "Where attention goes energy flows." In this episode, I teach you how to use the power of your mind to shift your reality.JOIN ... Show More

Our brain likes to play tricks on us, so it allows us to see the things we want to see and formulate biased conclusions, accordingly. In this episode, Rawane Affara explains how, at times, a child’s behavior is misunderstood and underestimated.Listen to The Ringlet on Podeopodeo. ... Show More

Today, Bob takes us on a short tour of the creative networks within your brain. Find out where those nonlinear, innovative ideas come from—scientists call it the “genius lounge”—and where your ability to focus for long periods at a time comes from. Plus, get a little lesson about ... Show More