Season 1 (2022)
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Episodes 6
The Quiet Power of Introverts
Are you an introvert? If so, that's great! The unique attributes of introverts really are a deep, quiet strength. In this beautiful animation, Sofja Umarik (who is herself an introvert) makes the case that introversion is a gift, not a flaw. And as Gandhi put it, “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”
Read MoreWhat Happens to Humans When We Can't Touch
Touch is the first sense we learn as a baby. It's how we first learn to communicate - and is fundamental to human wellbeing throughout our lives. So what happens when we can't touch? This short film looks at the power and importance of touch in our lives, and the impact on our feelings of connection, trust and empathy when we are deprived of it.
Read MoreWhy Do Humans Laugh?
Laughter is known as the social emotion - we're 30 times more likely to laugh if there is somebody else with us than if we're on our own. And we'll laugh more if we know those people, and we'll laugh more if we like those people. Laughter also benefits our minds and our bodies, as neuroscientist and comedian Sophie Scott explains in this short - and hopefully amusing - film.
Read MoreWhat Impostor Syndrome Can Be a Strength
Do you sometimes feel you're not quite good enough? Do you feel you can't be anything less than perfect? You may have impostor syndrome. The good news is, you're not alone. As many as 70% of us have it. And in this short film, you'll learn to recognise both what it is and also how to manage it, so it doesn’t get in the way of achieving your full potential. As psychologist Dr Sandi Mann says: "You don't have to be brilliant all the time. But you can be good enough."
Read MoreWhy Do We Kiss?
Kissing is pretty weird if you stop and think about it. Smooshing lips with other people, who may - or may not - have brushed their teeth that morning... But there's no doubt it feels good. Is that why we do it? This short animation takes us back to when humans first starting kissing - as well as exploring what's going on in our bodies (and our minds) when it's happening. Mwah!
Read MoreBiohacking: Can You Build a Better You?
The idea of slowing down the ageing process and living a healthier, more productive life is hugely appealing. It’s led to a growing trend for 'biohacking' - people willing to experiment on their own bodies and brains to try and achieve this. But how safe and ethical is it? And are there more natural ways of boosting your own biology?
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