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Curious Collection

The Subconscious: Explore and discover more by taking a trip down the audio rabbit hole...

13 Items

Do you ever wonder about your subconcious?
Does sad music make you want to spend more money?
1 min
All in the Mind
The Unconscious Mind
Psychologist John Bargh on the power of the unconscious mind.
6 mins
Do we all have the ability to unconsciously see things?
What amazing things is your brain doing… that you don’t consciously know about?
1 min
The Digital Human
Series 11
Subconscious
Aleks Krotoski explores to what extent technology can tap into our unconscious mind.
27 mins
How can marketing influence our subconscious?
Can we be nudged by the government into making decisions?
1 min
Brain Culture: Neuroscience and Society
Brain Science and Behaviour Change
Matthew Taylor looks at the new political choices created by sophisticated brain science.
21 mins
Have you ever had an epiphany?
What are the ideal circumstances for having a 'eureka’ moment?
1 min
Epiphanies
AL Kennedy goes in search of epiphanies, a revelation, the 'aha' instant, a eureka moment
12 mins
Why is it good to let our minds wander?
How is daydreaming good for solving problems?
1 min
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Take A Break
Why taking a break can improve your eye health, boost focus and enhance creativity.
5 mins
What do scientists know about our subconscious?
How can we harness the power of our subconscious mind?
1 min
Frontiers
The Power of the Unconscious
The crucial role of our unconscious, and how scientists are now harnessing its powers.
27 mins
Fin
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1 min