The Mind, Explained

Name: The Mind, Explained
Director: Ora DeKornfeld
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-09-12
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Mary P. Cosimano, Anthony Fauci, Donna Rose Addis

Year: 2019
Country: US
Language: en
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 7.5/10
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 10
Director: Ora DeKornfeld

Plot Overview

Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.

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Director

Ora DeKornfeld

Cast & Key Characters

Emma StoneSelf - Narrator

Julianne MooreSelf - Narrator MPMary P. CosimanoSelf

Anthony FauciSelf DRDonna Rose AddisSelf AMAlison McCarthySelf SPStrini PillaiSelf

Maria BamfordHerself BSBhante SaranapalaHimself

Michael PollanHimself

Robert SapolskyHimself RDRichard DavidsonHimself

Writers

Ezra KleinMSMac Schneider CGClaire Gordon

Production

Vox Media Studios Vox Entertainment Netflix

Season & Episode Breakdown

Season 1 5 episodes

Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.

1 Memory 2019-09-12
2 Dreams 2019-09-12
3 Anxiety 2019-09-12
4 Mindfulness 2019-09-12
5 Psychedelics 2019-09-12

Season 2 5 episodes

Our minds are capable of great things, but they can also undermine our best intentions. Delve into the science behind creativity, brainwashing and more.

1 How to Focus 2021-11-19
2 Teenage Brain 2021-11-19
3 Personality 2021-11-19
4 Creativity 2021-11-19
5 Brainwashing 2021-11-19

Critical Reception & Ratings

The Mind, Explained is rated 7.5 out of 10 by viewers — 125 votes.

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