The functioning of the mind and the brain is something really fascinating, since in fractions of a second an infinite number of processes occur that give rise to thoughts, memory and its memories, dreams, alterations such as anxiety and the mental effects produced by activities. such as meditation and by certain substances such as hallucinogens.
The mind in a nutshell is a Netflix miniseries that explores all of these mind-related topics. As its name says, in a few words it explains to you, in a clear and entertaining way, what happens in brain processes.
Throughout five chapters of 20 minutes each, the voice of Emma Stone will guide you on a journey that explores the most fascinating topics of the human mind, such as memory, dreams, anxiety, the effects of mindfulness and the use of hallucinogens.
Memory. The first chapter of this series explains how the brain works to process, store and retrieve memories and why some of them become distorted over time or due to certain experiences that cloud or change them. You will also learn how memory works and the strategies used by champions in memory tournaments to remember long series of numbers or words.
dreams. If you have wondered why you dream, why dreams are made up of such strange and changing scenes, or if those dream images have any meaning, you will like this chapter. Here you will discover what melatonin is and what role it plays in the mind, rest and dreams. In addition, you will learn interesting scientific facts about sleep.
Anxiety. It is one of the most common and misunderstood mental disorders today. In this chapter, you will discover why it arises, what triggers it, and how people who suffer from it deal with it. In addition to information from specialists, you will learn about some aspects of the experiences of those who live with anxiety.
mindfulness. Much is said about the effects and benefits that activities such as meditation and mindfulness have on the brain and mind. In this chapter, you’ll learn about some of the science behind these claims and hear about the experiences of practitioners, such as a Buddhist monk, as well as neuroscience’s view of what happens in the brain when you meditate.
Hallucinogens. Beyond taboos and prejudices, hallucinogenic substances have been used for millennia to treat various mental disorders. Here you will learn about some aspects of the history of hallucinogens, as well as the effects they produce on the brain and the benefits that their controlled use could have for mental health.
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