The Human Brain

Series produced by Hold That Thought

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Image by: Zach Wise/The New York Times 

Dive into the human brain to learn about how we're wired to make decisions, appreciate art and movies, recover from injury, and more.

In the known universe, there may be nothing as mysterious and complex as the human brain. Learn about some of the latest research into how we're wired to make decisions, appreciate art and movies, recover from injury, and more. In this series, you can also hear from professors and students who are spreading their love of neuroscience to the next generation of scientists.


8 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Mapping the Brain
From: Hold That Thought
Series: The Human Brain
Caption: White Matter Fiber Architecture, Credit: The Human Connectome Project
Pull our your compass, because researcher Deanna Barch is about to guide us through the Human Connectome Project.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh


  • Added: Mar 10, 2016
  • Length: 12:51
  • Purchases: 1
Your Brain on Movies, Pt. 2
From: Hold That Thought
Series: The Human Brain
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It's the sequel! Psychologist Jeff Zacks returns to explain how our eyes and brains make sense of continuous movie edits.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh, WABE, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Feb 25, 2016
  • Length: 11:39
  • Purchases: 3
Your Brain on Movies, Pt. 1
From: Hold That Thought
Series: The Human Brain
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Psychologist Jeffrey Zacks explains why people (even psychologists!) get so emotionally involved in movies.

Bought by KUER, WRST-FM Oshkosh, WABE, and PRX Remix


  • Added: Feb 25, 2016
  • Length: 12:00
  • Purchases: 4
Claude Monet and the Science of Style
From: Hold That Thought
Series: The Human Brain
Caption: Poppies, Credit: Claude Monet
Mark Rollins explores the ways that our brains encounter and interpret art.

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  • Added: Jun 01, 2016
  • Length: 11:00
  • Purchases: 1
How to Create a Neuroscience Pipeline
From: Hold That Thought
Series: The Human Brain
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Neuroscientist Eric Herzog shares the importance of increasing diversity in his field and his efforts to encourage local students.

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  • Added: Jun 01, 2016
  • Length: 14:39
  • Purchases: 2
The Amazing Brain Carnival
From: Hold That Thought
Series: The Human Brain
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Graduate students Lerman-Sinkoff and Tyler Schlichenmeyer share their excitement about the brain and explain why science should be shared.

  • Added: Jun 01, 2016
  • Length: 10:09
Recovering from Stroke
From: Hold That Thought
Series: The Human Brain
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Physical therapist Catherine Lang explains her research on ischemic conditioning and its exciting potential for helping patients recover from stroke.

  • Added: Jun 01, 2016
  • Length: 10:15
Success, Motivation, and the Brain
From: Hold That Thought
Series: The Human Brain
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Neuroscientist Todd Braver explains how and why we use cognitive control.

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Jun 01, 2016
  • Length: 12:00
  • Purchases: 1

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