The Magic of the Unconscious. Automatic Brain
Description
The brain decides things before we can consciously think about it, says Allan Snyder, director of the University of Sydney's Centre for the Mind. "Decisions are almost dictated to us." In this program neuroscientists join Las Vegas magicians to explain-and vividly demonstrate-the interplay of unconscious promptings with conscious thought. Delving into the physiological basis of cognition, Snyder and other experts discuss snap judgments, facial recognition, and love at first sight. The video features segments that allow viewers to test their attentiveness with the shell game and the famous "invisible gorilla" experiment.
Runtime
52 min
Series
Subjects
- Brain (487)
- Cognitive psychology (167)
- Nervous system (179)
- Senses and sensation (121)
- Perception (111)
- Emotions (140)
- Subconsciousness (11)
- Intellect (87)
- Motivation (Psychology) (179)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c2011
Database
Films on Demand
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