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I get candid with Grayson Brulte, autonomous vehicle expert, as we discuss the potential ethical issues associated with driverless cars.
I get candid with Grayson Brulte, autonomous vehicle expert, as we discuss the potential ethical issues associated with driverless cars.
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Watch as a Peruvian Shaman performs his icaro—or healing chant—in its entirety, from my Ayahuasca ceremony.
Watch as a Peruvian Shaman performs his icaro—or healing chant—in its entirety, from my Ayahuasca ceremony.
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With just seven days until my Ayahuasca ceremony, I fill out a recommended personality survey—which becomes a little revealing.
With just seven days until my Ayahuasca ceremony, I fill out a recommended personality survey—which becomes a little revealing.
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I explore how psychedelics can improve mental health in my interview with cancer survivor Gail Thomas, as we discuss her experience in a study involving psilocybin--or mushrooms.
I explore how psychedelics can improve mental health in my interview with cancer survivor Gail Thomas, as we discuss her experience in a study involving psilocybin--or mushrooms.
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Is there a way to experience the effects of psychedelic drugs without having to ingest anything? Watch as I test out a few of these unconventional audio and visual files to see if their claims are true.
Is there a way to experience the effects of psychedelic drugs without having to ingest anything? Watch as I test out a few of these unconventional audio and visual files to see if their claims are true.
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Expert Melissa Russano elicits a false confession from one of our test subjects in this fascinating, uncut session.
Expert Melissa Russano elicits a false confession from one of our test subjects in this fascinating, uncut session.
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I sit down with Jeffrey Deskovic, a real-life victim of a false confession conviction.
I sit down with Jeffrey Deskovic, a real-life victim of a false confession conviction.
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Check out this extended cut of my challenging experience as a human lab rat in a giant, 60-foot real-world maze.
Check out this extended cut of my challenging experience as a human lab rat in a giant, 60-foot real-world maze.
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I interview Shirley Dygert, a first time skydiver, and her tandem skydiving instructor, Dave Hartsock, about a treacherous skydive they both miraculously survived.
I interview Shirley Dygert, a first time skydiver, and her tandem skydiving instructor, Dave Hartsock, about a treacherous skydive they both miraculously survived.
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In San Diego, real-life superheroes walk the streets as part of the Xtreme Justice League. I chat with Mr. Xtreme, one of the league’s most visible members, to discuss what it means to be a hero in today’s society.
In San Diego, real-life superheroes walk the streets as part of the Xtreme Justice League. I chat with Mr. Xtreme, one of the league’s most visible members, to discuss what it means to be a hero in today’s society.
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Check out the final stage of our power of suggestion test, where we try to convince our subjects that a brain scanner can implant a number in their minds.
Check out the final stage of our power of suggestion test, where we try to convince our subjects that a brain scanner can implant a number in their minds.
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I go deeper into accessory-assisted placebos by discussing sham acupuncture—and getting stuck with a few needles in the process.
I go deeper into accessory-assisted placebos by discussing sham acupuncture—and getting stuck with a few needles in the process.
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I attempt to discuss placebos, but my furry co-star keeps stealing the scene.
I attempt to discuss placebos, but my furry co-star keeps stealing the scene.
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Let’s do a little test. I’ll play two tones and you see if you’re one of the few people who can notice a difference between them.
Let’s do a little test. I’ll play two tones and you see if you’re one of the few people who can notice a difference between them.
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Derek Paravicini, a blind, autistic pianist and musical savant, sits down with me at the keyboard and shows off his incredible range of musical styles.
Derek Paravicini, a blind, autistic pianist and musical savant, sits down with me at the keyboard and shows off his incredible range of musical styles.
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Jazz pianist Dave O’Brien and his student Derek Paravicini play an impressive piano duet for me.
Jazz pianist Dave O’Brien and his student Derek Paravicini play an impressive piano duet for me.
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Research Physiatrist Marcie Bockbrader talks to me about a brain-computer interface project that is helping a paralyzed man move his arm.
Research Physiatrist Marcie Bockbrader talks to me about a brain-computer interface project that is helping a paralyzed man move his arm.
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I interview principal research statistician David Friedenberg about his role in analyzing all the data collected in a project aimed at helping a paralyzed man move again.
I interview principal research statistician David Friedenberg about his role in analyzing all the data collected in a project aimed at helping a paralyzed man move again.
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With the help of Cecile Sarabian, Dr. Andrew MacIntosh and some fake poop, Michael observes levels of disgust among Japanese Macaques.
With the help of Cecile Sarabian, Dr. Andrew MacIntosh and some fake poop, Michael observes levels of disgust among Japanese Macaques.
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Kyoto University Ph.D. candidate Jie Gao shares her research involving Chimpanzees and the schoolyard game “Rock, Paper, Scissors.”
Kyoto University Ph.D. candidate Jie Gao shares her research involving Chimpanzees and the schoolyard game “Rock, Paper, Scissors.”
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Michael and Dr. Terrence Deacon discuss the connection between language and the physical brain.
Michael and Dr. Terrence Deacon discuss the connection between language and the physical brain.
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We edited the fake Los Angeles parks PSA from our Moral Licensing demonstration!
We edited the fake Los Angeles parks PSA from our Moral Licensing demonstration!
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Michael wrestles with two moral dilemmas in VR, designed by researchers Dr. Erick Ramirez and Dr. Scott LaBarge.
Michael wrestles with two moral dilemmas in VR, designed by researchers Dr. Erick Ramirez and Dr. Scott LaBarge.
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Michael uses a series of coin flips and a large group of people to demonstrate the “wisdom of the crowd.”
Michael uses a series of coin flips and a large group of people to demonstrate the “wisdom of the crowd.”
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Michael recruits local Vsauce fans for his Brain experiment, and fields questions in a Q&A setting.
Michael recruits local Vsauce fans for his Brain experiment, and fields questions in a Q&A setting.
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Michael shares memories with his mom, who has saved everything from his childhood - from report cards to his space camp jacket.
Michael shares memories with his mom, who has saved everything from his childhood - from report cards to his space camp jacket.
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Michael takes Dr. Chris Eliasmith on a tour through his high school, including his forensics team’s wall of fame.
Michael takes Dr. Chris Eliasmith on a tour through his high school, including his forensics team’s wall of fame.
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Michael conducts his own version of the famous “jelly bean jar” experiment and reveals the statistical significance of the results.
Michael conducts his own version of the famous “jelly bean jar” experiment and reveals the statistical significance of the results.
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Michael learns the true story behind Stanford Prison Experiment guard Dave Eshleman’s “John Wayne” moniker.
Michael learns the true story behind Stanford Prison Experiment guard Dave Eshleman’s “John Wayne” moniker.
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Michael learns more about Ben Blum’s cousin Alex and his personal transformation after participating in an armed bank robbery
Michael learns more about Ben Blum’s cousin Alex and his personal transformation after participating in an armed bank robbery
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Michael meets with Caitlin Doughty and learns about a death-positive culture in Indonesia, where relatives keep their dead loved ones in their homes.
Michael meets with Caitlin Doughty and learns about a death-positive culture in Indonesia, where relatives keep their dead loved ones in their homes.
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Michael meets with psychologists Dr. Jeff Greenberg and Dr. Sheldon Solomon to discuss how death affects our world views.
Michael meets with psychologists Dr. Jeff Greenberg and Dr. Sheldon Solomon to discuss how death affects our world views.
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Michael visits Alcor life extension and learns about the first person to ever be frozen using cryonics.
Michael visits Alcor life extension and learns about the first person to ever be frozen using cryonics.
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Michael visits Alcor life extension and learns about the family behind – and preserved by – cryonics.
Michael visits Alcor life extension and learns about the family behind – and preserved by – cryonics.
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Michael discusses the philosophy of death, and its changing definition, with Dr. Max More, CEO of Alcor life extension.
Michael discusses the philosophy of death, and its changing definition, with Dr. Max More, CEO of Alcor life extension.
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Michael and Dr. Douglas Vakoch discuss Barnard’s Star, the closest star to our solar system, within the context of sending messages into space.
Michael and Dr. Douglas Vakoch discuss Barnard’s Star, the closest star to our solar system, within the context of sending messages into space.
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Michael and Dr. Steven Vance discuss the famous “Golden Record”, which was sent aboard NASA’s Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft.
Michael and Dr. Steven Vance discuss the famous “Golden Record”, which was sent aboard NASA’s Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft.
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I Watch 3 Episodes of Mind Field With Our Experts & Researchers
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I asked a group of colleagues who worked with me on the series to sit down at Vsauce HQ and watch through three entire episodes. We go behind the scenes, elaborate on topics in the
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I asked a group of colleagues who worked with me on the series to sit down at Vsauce HQ and watch through three entire episodes. We go behind the scenes, elaborate on topics in the episodes, and dig in to what impact working on Mind Field has had on their current research.
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Everyone is scared of something ... but what's the SCARIEST thing? Is it even possible to answer such a question? In this special Michael explores the dark recesses of the mind to learn
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Everyone is scared of something ... but what's the SCARIEST thing? Is it even possible to answer such a question? In this special Michael explores the dark recesses of the mind to learn how fears are born and whether there exists a grand, unifying terror.
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