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Brain Games
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Brain Games
February 27, 2015 at 12:25 am
I was checking out 'Brain Games' on Netflix. A lot of interesting information. Almost everything we perceive is created by the brain.

Check this out. Be sure to use the full screen mode.



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RE: Brain Games
February 27, 2015 at 12:53 am
I like that show. It makes you a cynic, watching too many episodes, though. Any time they ask a question before a commercial or set up a test, I always go with the thing you don't think it'll be, even if I don't know why yet.

I like the Monty Hall problem, though, on a recent episode. That's one that gives me a brain boner.
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RE: Brain Games
February 27, 2015 at 10:03 am
I love Brain Games, especially any of the episodes that feature optical or mental illusions.
Makes me realize just how easily our brains can be fooled...

Plus, it's the first time I learned "There are no orange kangaroos in Denmark". Wink
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RE: Brain Games
February 27, 2015 at 11:09 am
Shows like this should be mandatory viewing for all of the religious people that put too much stock in personal experience.

It is a good show, but sometimes it feels like it's trying too hard to find a mass audience. I'd prefer in-depth discussions of the subject matter instead.
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RE: Brain Games
February 27, 2015 at 12:15 pm
I really enjoy this show and it's a cryin' shame that it's 30-minutes long. It's easily a show that could go for an hour on every subject, but, as FNM says, they're going to mass appeal so keeping it short and sweet is probably necessary.

I missed the paranormal episode just recently. Sad about that. Gotta wait until it's on Netflix.
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