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Pt. 1: Explores recent research into the vast mental capacities of so-called savants. Studies brain structure and other neurological factors to learn why savants often lack basic interpersonal and survival skills.
Pt. 2: Examines the relationship between creativity and autistic behavior and questions why slow learning sometimes conceals genius.
Pt. 3: Describes recent research in the differences between the male and female brain. Sheds light on...
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A fascinating documentary that explores the work of the world's leading scientists and how the unconscious brain shapes our attention, perception and memory. Over 90 percent of our daily actions are done unconsciously - an "auto-pilot" in our head. Automatic Brain takes a look at how unconscious processes steer the lives of two ordinary people, from everyday routines to life choices such as finding a partner. With brain guru Allan Snyder of the University...