NOVA scienceNOW - S05E03: How Does the Brain Work?

Name: How Does the Brain Work?
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 2011-02-02
Duration: 55 min

Feb 02, 2011Documentary, NewsSeason 5, Episode 3

This episode of NOVA scienceNOW delves into some pretty heady stuff, examining magic and the brain, artificial intelligence, magnetic mind control, and the work of neuroscientist and synesthesia researcher David Eagleman. Can we really believe our own eyes? Will machines one day think like us? Can magnetic wands effectively control brain functions and treat depression? Explore this and more.

Cast: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ziya Tong, Peter Standring, Chad Cohen

All Episodes - Season 5

01Can We Make It to Mars?Jan 19, 2011 02Can We Live Forever?Jan 26, 2011 03How Does the Brain Work?Feb 02, 2011 04How Smart Are Animals?Feb 09, 2011 05Where Did We Come From?Feb 16, 2011 06What's the Next Big Thing?Feb 23, 2011

NOVA scienceNOW S05E03 Synopsis

NOVA scienceNOW "How Does the Brain Work?" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2011-02-02, this episode is part of Season 5 of NOVA scienceNOW. Featuring performances from Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ziya Tong, Peter Standring among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. This episode of NOVA scienceNOW delves into some pretty heady stuff, examining magic and the brain, artificial intelligence, magnetic mind control, and the work of neuroscientist and synesthesia researcher David Eagleman. Can we really believe our ow...