The Brain with David Eagleman

Episode 3 | Ian Waterman’s Inspiring Story

Ian Waterman has lost the ability to control his body without exerting extraordinary conscious effort. Ian’s condition reminds us of the amazing reach of the unconscious brain.

Episode 3 | Ian Waterman’s Inspiring Story

2m 13s

  • Who will we Be?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Who will we Be?

    S1 E6 - 54m 41s

    Dr. David Eagleman journeys into the future and asks what’s next for the human brain, and for our species. He reveals that in the future our descendants may be so different to us that we will be strangers to them.

  • Why Do I Need You?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why Do I Need You?

    S1 E5 - 55m 11s

    Dr. David Eagleman explores how the brain relies on other brains to thrive and survive. This neural interdependence underpins our need to group together, and our ability to do the very best and the very worst of things to each other.

  • How Do I Decide?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Do I Decide?

    S1 E4 - 55m 11s

    Dr. David Eagleman takes a journey through the unseen world of decisions and how they get made inside your brain. Your emotions, your energy level, and your memories all come together in concert to help you neural networks decide what to do next.

WETA Passport

Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.