Mind Control | The Brain: A Secret History
Michael Mosley traces the sinister ways science has been used to try to control our minds, finding that its pursuit has led to some truly horrific experiments.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 59'10''
- Broadcast year: 2011
Curriculum Connection
- Psychology | Cognitive Psychology | How the mind works and processes information
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: The Brain: A Secret History
- Episode: Mind Control
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