Team up with a brain expert and use the needle of neuroscience to burst popular myths about memory, dreams, and more.
Join an acclaimed neuroscientist for 24 lectures that bust popular myths about memory, dreams, emotions, consciousness, and more.
Brain Myths Exploded: Lessons from Neuroscience
12h 2m 49s
English
Paid
Brain Myths Exploded: Lessons from Neuroscience is a 24-lesson 12 hours 2 minutes self-paced course by Indre Viskontas, Wondrium (The Great Courses). Team up with a brain expert and use the needle of neuroscience to burst popular myths about memory, dreams, and more.
Course facts
- Lessons
- 24
- Duration
- 12 hours 2 minutes
- Level
- All levels
- Language
- English
- Updated
- Instructor
- Indre Viskontas, Wondrium (The Great Courses)
- Price
- Premium
Who teaches Brain Myths Exploded: Lessons from Neuroscience?
Indre Viskontas
Indre Viskontas is a US-Canadian neuroscientist, opera singer, and science communicator. Her teaching material on neuroscience and the science of cognition has been published as on-demand video courses for general adult audiences.
Her CourseFlix listing carries Brain Myths Exploded — Lessons from Neuroscience — a structured treatment of common popular-culture beliefs about the brain (left-vs-right brain, learning styles, the 10% myth) and what neuroscience research actually shows.
Material is paid and aimed at general adult learners interested in cognitive science. The course sits in the broader Soft Skills & Communication catalog on CourseFlix as a general-interest reference.
Wondrium (The Great Courses)
Wondrium (formerly The Great Courses Plus and originally The Great Courses) is a US online education platform that has been publishing university-level video lecture series since 1990. The platform's distinctive contribution is the depth and production quality of its courses — each is taught by a tenured university professor with the production values of a documentary series, not a YouTube tutorial.
The catalog covers academic disciplines rather than technical-skill training: history, philosophy, science, mathematics, literature, music theory, religion, economics. Material is taught by faculty from Stanford, Yale, Princeton, the University of Chicago, MIT, and similar institutions. Wondrium is typically used by intellectually-curious adult learners filling in the liberal-arts side of their education.
The CourseFlix listing under this source carries over 19 Wondrium / Great Courses titles spanning that range — sitting in the broader CourseFlix catalog as general-interest reference rather than as a software-engineering track. Material is paid; Wondrium itself runs on a monthly / annual subscription on the original platform.
What lessons are included in Brain Myths Exploded: Lessons from Neuroscience?
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/ #1: 1 Is your brain perfectly designed?
All Course Lessons (24)
| # | Lesson Title | Duration | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Is your brain perfectly designed? Demo | 32:28 | |
| 2 | 2 Are bigger brains smarter? | 30:09 | |
| 3 | 3 Is mental illness just a chemical imbalance? | 31:30 | |
| 4 | 4 Are creative people right-brained? | 28:05 | |
| 5 | 5 How different are male and female brains? | 31:03 | |
| 6 | 6 How accurate is your memory? | 30:24 | |
| 7 | 7 Do you only use 10% of your brain? | 29:43 | |
| 8 | 8 Do you perceive the world as it really is? | 29:30 | |
| 9 | 9 Is your brain too smart for magic tricks? | 29:48 | |
| 10 | 10 Is your brain objective? | 31:20 | |
| 11 | 11 Do you have 5 independent senses? | 28:12 | |
| 12 | 12 Can certain foods make you smarter? | 31:23 | |
| 13 | 13 Can brain games make you smarter? | 29:46 | |
| 14 | 14 Does your brain shut down during sleep? | 27:40 | |
| 15 | 15 Are your decisions rational? | 28:53 | |
| 16 | 16 Are you always conscious while awake? | 30:45 | |
| 17 | 17 Are other animals conscious? | 28:54 | |
| 18 | 18 Can you multitask efficiently? | 29:51 | |
| 19 | 19 Are dreams meaningful? | 30:31 | |
| 20 | 20 Can brain scans read your mind? | 29:45 | |
| 21 | 21 Can adult brains change for the better? | 29:28 | |
| 22 | 22 Do special neurons enable social life? | 30:44 | |
| 23 | 23 Is your brain unprejudiced? | 31:21 | |
| 24 | 24 Does technology make you stupid? | 31:36 |
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Frequently asked questions
What prerequisites are needed for this course?
The course does not list specific prerequisites, but a general interest in neuroscience and psychology could enhance understanding. The course is designed to explore and debunk common brain myths, making it accessible to a general audience without requiring prior specialized knowledge in neuroscience.
What kind of projects or exercises are included in the course?
The course primarily focuses on lectures that debunk common myths rather than hands-on projects or exercises. Each lecture addresses specific myths, such as the effectiveness of brain games or the myth of only using 10% of your brain, providing a theoretical understanding rather than practical projects.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The target audience includes individuals interested in understanding the truth behind popular misconceptions about the brain. This could range from students of psychology and neuroscience to curious learners wanting to know more about topics such as memory accuracy, the role of brain size in intelligence, and the nature of consciousness.
How does the scope of this course compare to other neuroscience courses?
This course offers a focused exploration of neuroscience by addressing and debunking specific myths rather than providing a broad overview of the field. It covers topics like mental illness, consciousness, and memory, providing depth in these areas by challenging common misconceptions.
What specific tools or platforms are required for this course?
The course does not require any specific tools or platforms. It consists of lecture-based content that can be accessed via the Wondrium platform, making it suitable for learners who prefer a lecture format without the need for additional software or hardware.
What topics are not covered in this course?
While the course covers a wide range of myths about the brain, it does not delve into detailed technical discussions of neuroscience research methods or advanced neuroanatomy. It focuses on myth-busting rather than the comprehensive study of brain structure or detailed experimental techniques.
What is the expected time commitment for this course?
The course consists of 24 lectures, each designed to be concise and focused on debunking a specific myth. While the exact runtime is not specified, learners should expect to dedicate time for each lecture, potentially fitting the course into a flexible learning schedule without needing extended daily commitments.