Mind Field S00E29 · A Great Performance

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Michael learns the true story behind Stanford Prison Experiment guard Dave Eshleman’s “John Wayne” moniker.

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1. 1 1. Grayson Brulte Interview2017-10-06 · 3mI get candid with Grayson Brulte, autonomous vehicle expert, as we discuss the potential ethical issues associated with driverless cars.
2. 2 2. Uncut Shaman Song2017-12-06 · 17mWatch as a Peruvian Shaman performs his icaro—or healing chant—in its entirety, from my Ayahuasca ceremony.
3. 3 3. A Few Personal Questions2017-12-06 · 2mWith just seven days until my Ayahuasca ceremony, I fill out a recommended personality survey—which becomes a little revealing.
4. 4 4. Gail Thomas Interview2017-12-06 · 6mI 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.
5. 5 5. Digital Drugs2017-12-06 · 3mIs 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
6. 6 6. Uncut False Confession2017-12-06 · 14mExpert Melissa Russano elicits a false confession from one of our test subjects in this fascinating, uncut session.
7. 7 7. False Confession Victim2017-12-06 · 5mI sit down with Jeffrey Deskovic, a real-life victim of a false confession conviction.
8. 8 8. The Human Lab Rat2017-12-06 · 6mCheck out this extended cut of my challenging experience as a human lab rat in a giant, 60-foot real-world maze.
9. 9 9. Hero in the Sky2017-12-13 · 3mI interview Shirley Dygert, a first time skydiver, and her tandem skydiving instructor, Dave Hartsock, about a treacherous skydive they both miraculously survived.
10. 10 10. Mr. Xtreme2017-12-13 · 2mIn 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 mean
11. 11 11. Thought Implant2017-12-20 · 5mCheck 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.
12. 12 12. Sham Acupuncture2017-12-20 · 1mI go deeper into accessory-assisted placebos by discussing sham acupuncture—and getting stuck with a few needles in the process.
13. 13 13. Unleashed2017-12-20 · 1mI attempt to discuss placebos, but my furry co-star keeps stealing the scene.
14. 14 14. Hearing Test2017-12-27 · 1mLet’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.
15. 15 15. The Musical Savant2017-12-27 · 4mDerek Paravicini, a blind, autistic pianist and musical savant, sits down with me at the keyboard and shows off his incredible range of musical styles.
16. 16 16. Dynamic Duet2017-12-27 · 4mJazz pianist Dave O’Brien and his student Derek Paravicini play an impressive piano duet for me.
17. 17 17. Marcie Bockbrader Interview2018-01-03 · 1mResearch Physiatrist Marcie Bockbrader talks to me about a brain-computer interface project that is helping a paralyzed man move his arm.
18. 18 18. Sending a Signal2018-01-03 · 5mI 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.
19. 19 19. The Origins of Disgust2018-12-05 · 13mWith the help of Cecile Sarabian, Dr. Andrew MacIntosh and some fake poop, Michael observes levels of disgust among Japanese Macaques.
20. 20 20. Rock, Paper, Scissors2018-12-05 · 4mKyoto University Ph.D. candidate Jie Gao shares her research involving Chimpanzees and the schoolyard game “Rock, Paper, Scissors.”
21. 21 21. Brains and Language2018-12-05 · 3mMichael and Dr. Terrence Deacon discuss the connection between language and the physical brain.
22. 22 22. The Park PSA2018-12-05 · 1mWe edited the fake Los Angeles parks PSA from our Moral Licensing demonstration!
23. 23 23. Virtual Dilemmas2018-12-05 · 7mMichael wrestles with two moral dilemmas in VR, designed by researchers Dr. Erick Ramirez and Dr. Scott LaBarge.
24. 24 24. Coin Toss2018-12-12 · 3mMichael uses a series of coin flips and a large group of people to demonstrate the “wisdom of the crowd.”
25. 25 25. Q & A2018-12-12 · 3mMichael recruits local Vsauce fans for his Brain experiment, and fields questions in a Q&A setting.
26. 26 26. Memory Lane2018-12-12 · 2mMichael shares memories with his mom, who has saved everything from his childhood - from report cards to his space camp jacket.
27. 27 27. Fast Times at Blue Valley High2018-12-12 · 1mMichael takes Dr. Chris Eliasmith on a tour through his high school, including his forensics team’s wall of fame.
28. 28 28. Jelly Bean Experiment2018-12-12 · 2mMichael conducts his own version of the famous “jelly bean jar” experiment and reveals the statistical significance of the results.
29. 29 29. A Great Performance2018-12-19 · 3mMichael learns the true story behind Stanford Prison Experiment guard Dave Eshleman’s “John Wayne” moniker.
30. 30 30. Personal Responsibility2018-12-19 · 2mMichael learns more about Ben Blum’s cousin Alex and his personal transformation after participating in an armed bank robbery
31. 31 31. A Death Positive World2018-12-26 · 2mMichael meets with Caitlin Doughty and learns about a death-positive culture in Indonesia, where relatives keep their dead loved ones in their homes.
32. 32 32. World Views2018-12-26 · 3mMichael meets with psychologists Dr. Jeff Greenberg and Dr. Sheldon Solomon to discuss how death affects our world views.
33. 33 33. A Frozen Pioneer2018-12-26 · 2mMichael visits Alcor life extension and learns about the first person to ever be frozen using cryonics.
34. 34 34. A Family Affair2018-10-26 · 2mMichael visits Alcor life extension and learns about the family behind – and preserved by – cryonics.
35. 35 35. Philosophizing About Death2018-12-26 · 6mMichael discusses the philosophy of death, and its changing definition, with Dr. Max More, CEO of Alcor life extension.
36. 36 36. Barnard's Star2019-01-02 · 3mMichael and Dr. Douglas Vakoch discuss Barnard’s Star, the closest star to our solar system, within the context of sending messages into space.
37. 37 37. The Golden Record2019-01-02 · 3mMichael and Dr. Steven Vance discuss the famous “Golden Record”, which was sent aboard NASA’s Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft.
38. 38 38. What Is The Scariest Thing?2019-10-24 · 30mStevens talks about fear and if there exists an innate fear of which all people are afraid.
39. 39 39. I Watch 3 Episodes of Mind Field With Our Experts & Researchers2019-10-14 · 30mI 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