BrainCraft
Vanessa Hill talks psychology, neuroscience and why we act the way we do. Neuroscience has never been so animated.
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Why Willpower Doesn't Predict Your Success
The truth about the Marshmallow Test, delayed gratification, will power and success
Why Willpower Doesn't Predict Your Success
How Magicians Trick Your Brain
Magicians use a number of psychological tricks to bring their performances to life.
How Magicians Trick Your Brain
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.
Why Are We More Anxious Than Ever Before?
The Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep ft. OTHER Vanessa Hill!
Why did sleep evolve, really? It may have to do with antioxidants.
The Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep ft. OTHER Vanessa Hill!
Why Most Personality Tests Are Wrong
You're not a static personality type. Your personality traits can be shaped over time.
Why Most Personality Tests Are Wrong
These Tiny Cells Shape Your Life
Branches of microglia are constantly looking for bits of synapses to nibble on.
These Tiny Cells Shape Your Life
How Jealousy Distorts Your Thinking
Getting jealous can warp your mind – here's what to do about it.
How Jealousy Distorts Your Thinking
Ghosting: Why Some People Just Disappear
Ghosting occurs in romantic relationships, friends and the workplace. We can be better.
Ghosting: Why Some People Just Disappear
Why Everybody Should Read Harry Potter
We break down the psychological benefits of literature and Harry Potter. 💫
Why Everybody Should Read Harry Potter
THE IKEA EFFECT ft. Joanna Hausmann!
People place a higher value on items they build themselves.
THE IKEA EFFECT ft. Joanna Hausmann!
The Ancient Origins of Your Musical Brain
The way you process music emerged more than 300 million years ago.
The Ancient Origins of Your Musical Brain
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