Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Elevator Pitch - What is Consciousness?
How does our brain shape our entire perspective of the world? Neuroscientist, Dr Sarah McKay, does her best to explain in an elevator ride.
Flame Media
What can Fire fighting tell us about fighting stress?
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson sets out to learn how to manage fear. To demonstrate it is possible to overcome fear Todd will walk on a wire across two skyscrapers – a world first for...
Catalyst University
The Corneal Reflex | Pathway & Interpretation
In this video, we will examine the physiological basis of the corneal reflex and how to clinically assess the response.
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Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune: Flow and absorption
How does dopamine impact the state of flow? What is known about absorption? How can absorption be measured? Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune, Part 5
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What is COGNITIVE ROBOTICS? Turing Fellow Angelo Cangelosi explains
Angelo Cangelosi is a Professor of Machine Learning and Robotics at the University of Manchester, UK. He created the iCub humanoid robot which is now worth 300,000 £! He explains here the concept of cognitive robotics in a very...
Flame Media
Can you overcome fear with better decision making?
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson sets out to learn how to manage fear. To demonstrate it is possible to overcome fear Todd will walk on a wire across two skyscrapers – a world first for...
Flame Media
How to Increase your Mental Flexibility
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson puts brain training to the test as he undergoes a radical brain makeover. The cutting edge new science of brain plasticity has found that anyone can become...
Bill Carmody
Harnessing the Power of Positive Mindset
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the concept of mental fitness and the importance of responding to life's challenges with a positive mindset. He explains the neuroscience behind this approach and introduces the idea of saboteurs and...
Flame Media
What is Brain Plasticity?
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson sets out to improve his senses: sight, hearing and touch. To prove that his sensory perception has been enhanced, Todd will compete in a safe-cracking...
Good Words
Thinking Differently is Part of Autism
Each year, thousands of children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. People with autism may learn, think, communicate, and behave in ways that are considered unorthodox, or different from what is traditionally expected. Rather...
But Why
How Dreaming Works
When a person lays their head down to sleep, their brain does not stop thinking. The thoughts they have while they sleep are their dreams. Sleep allows the brain to recover from the work it does during the day. While the brain recovers,...
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Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune: Time perception and percieving consequence
What is the role of time perception in perceiving consequence? How do you measure agency? What is intentional binding? Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune, Part 1
Flame Media
What it takes to be a wire walker
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson sets out to learn how to manage fear. To demonstrate it is possible to overcome fear Todd will walk on a wire across two skyscrapers – a world first for...
Flame Media
How to concentrate in noisy places
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson sets out to improve his senses: sight, hearing and touch. To prove that his sensory perception has been enhanced, Todd will compete in a safe-cracking...
Flame Media
Thinking quickly with the world log-rolling champion
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson puts brain training to the test as he undergoes a radical brain makeover. The cutting edge new science of brain plasticity has found that anyone can become...
Catalyst University
The Corticospinal Tracts EXPLAINED | Motor Output
In this video, we the structure and functions of the corticospinal tracts including the lateral and medial (anterior) divisions.
Flame Media
Can you climb a rock face blindfolded?
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson puts brain training to the test as he undergoes a radical brain makeover. The cutting edge new science of brain plasticity has found that anyone can become...
Curated Video
Exploring Temporal Perception
In this video, we explore the fascinating topic of temporal illusion and how humans perceive time differently. We discuss various theories and examples of temporal illusions, such as the telescoping effect and the oddball effect. Join us...
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Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune: Temporal distortion
What is temporal distortion? What is the difference between depersonalization and derealization? What are metacognitive deficits? Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune, Part 3
Flame Media
Walking a wire 21 stories up
In his series 'Redesign my Brain', award winning documentary maker Todd Sampson sets out to learn how to manage fear. To demonstrate it is possible to overcome fear Todd will walk on a wire across two skyscrapers – a world first for...
Catalyst University
The Facial Nerve [CN VII] | Structure, Function, & Major Branches
In this video, we discuss the origin, anatomy, functions, and major branches of cranial nerve VII, the facial nerve.
Curated Video
Nature-Nurture
This film outlines the broad similarities and differences between ""nature"" and ""nurture"" approaches to understanding human behaviour. It frames the debate around overtly aggressive behaviour illustrated by two classic applications:...
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Understanding Human Psychology Through Robots with Prof. Angelo Cangelosi: Cognitive robotics
What is cognitive robotics? How do you model human intelligence? Understanding Human Psychology Through Robots with Prof. Angelo Cangelosi, Part 1
Institute of Art and Ideas
Should we give up trying to understand experience?
Our life is made up of experiences. But what experience is remains a mystery. Heidegger thought it inexplicable and neuroscientists cannot find its location. Do we just need a better theory to uncover its secrets? Or is experience...