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Your Brain: Who's in Control?

Season 50 Episode 10 | 53m 20s

Are you in control of your brain, or is your brain controlling you? Dive into the latest research on the subconscious with neuroscientist Heather Berlin to see what’s really driving the decisions you make.

Aired: 05/23/23 | Expires: 05/23/26
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