Brain Games

20131 series
Available on
Nat Geo

This Emmy-nominated series is designed to mess with the ultimate supercomputer. Host Jason Silva reveals how brains process information related to topics like stress, addiction, competition, food, trust and language. Interactive games and hidden-camera experiments capture hilarious and shocking results, and viewers get real-world takeaways - how to improve memory, get a better night's sleep, make more money - to use in everyday situations.

Battle of the Ages: Episode Image
Episode 1Battle of the Ages

The mind-blowing series packed with interactive games returns with more experiments revealing the astounding secret workings of the brain.

Trust Me: Episode Image
Episode 2Trust Me

Games, tests and experiments reveal why you shouldn't always follow your instincts and why, sometimes, you should trust others more and your brain less.

In Living Colour: Episode Image
Episode 3In Living Colour

Astounding experiments and interactive games reveal that colours may be nothing more than illusions created in your brain.

Laws of Attraction: Episode Image
Episode 4Laws of Attraction

Host Jason Silva unlocks the secrets of attraction, explaining why we find particular people attractive and the secrets to a lasting relationship.

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Episode 5Stress Test

From traffic jams to crying babies, you're surrounded by stress every day. Discover how to handle it better through a set of interactive games and experiments.

What's Going On?: Episode Image
Episode 6What's Going On?

Take part in a series of interactive games and tests to find out how your brain helps you navigate the busy world and make sense of your surroundings.

Retrain Your Brain: Episode Image
Episode 7Retrain Your Brain

A series of interactive tests reveal where your brain power might be falling short. Also, discover how to give your mind the ultimate performance boost.

Mind Your Body: Episode Image
Episode 8Mind Your Body

Discover how your body can often betray your mind. Plus, compete against a martial arts expert in an interactive game that looks easy... but is far from it.

In It to Win It: Episode Image
Episode 9In It to Win It

What is it about the brain that makes us want to win? Interactive games test your competitive streak, as well as reveal why rivalry can be a good thing.

Follow The Leader: Episode Image
Episode 10Follow The Leader

A series of experiments and interactive games reveal what makes a born leader, why yawns are contagious and how much we are influenced by others.

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