The Mind, Explained

📊 Series Specifications

Network Netflix
Episode Runtime ~ min
Total Seasons 2
Total Episodes 10
Original Language EN
Creator Ezra Klein

The Mind, Explained (2019)

Created by Ezra Klein
⭐ 3.8 / 5 (125 votes) 🎬 2 Seasons 📼 10 Episodes 🏷️ Documentary 📡 Ended
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Synopsis

Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.

Seasons & Episodes

E1 Memory

How does remembering work? Delve into the way the brain stores, processes and retrieves memories -- and why certain ones sometimes prove unreliable.

E2 Dreams

Why do we dream? When the lights go out, interesting things happen in the brain and body. What’s the significance of dreams, and what can they teach us?

E3 Anxiety

Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford shares her personal experience with OCD in this examination of anxiety disorders.

E4 Mindfulness

Take a deep, cleansing breath and slowly exhale while being enlightened on the impact meditation can have on your mind and body.

E5 Psychedelics

What happens to a brain on psychedelics? Turn on, tune in and drop out on this trip to explore the history and effects of mind-altering substances.

Episodes for this season are available via edge tracking. View Episode 1 →