Who Is in Control? | The Brain with David Eagleman

David explores how almost every action we take, every decision we make, every belief that we hold is driven by parts of the brain we have no access to.

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  • Clip length: 56'51''
  • Broadcast year: 2016
Curriculum Connection
  • Psychology | Cognitive Psychology | How the mind works and processes information
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: The Brain with David Eagleman
  • Episode: Who Is in Control?
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