''The Brain with David Eagleman'' is a

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documentary series created and presented by neuroscientist Dr.

David Eagleman David Eagleman (born April 25, 1971) is an American neuroscientist, author, and science communicator. He teaches neuroscience at Stanford University and was CEO and co-founder of Neosensory, a now-defunct company that developed devices for senso ...

. Eagleman explores the wonders of the human brain with the goal of revealing why we feel and think the things we do. The series debuted on PBS in 2015, followed by airings on the

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in the United Kingdom and the SBS in Australia.

Episode List

The series consists of six 1-hour episodes:

Book

Eagleman's book to accompany the series, ''The Brain: The Story of You'', was co-published by Pantheon Books (US) and Canongate Books (UK).

Reception

The series and accompanying book garnered wide critical acclaim. The ''New York Times'' listed it as one of the best television shows of 2015.

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magazine wrote that "in the fine tradition of

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, Eagleman shows that science is captivating without hyped embellishment, and, if you pay attention, you'll find yourself immersed in it". The scientific journal ''

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'' described the series as "an ideal introduction to how biology generates the mind... structured around crucial and wide-ranging questions, saturated with personal and social relevance. And Eagleman's answers are consistently clear, engaging and thought-provoking." Actor

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described the series as one of the influences for his television series ''Chance''. Hugh Laurie also tweeted his advice about the show: "I recommend a facial truss, to prevent your chin hitting the floor hard and often." ''Texas Monthly'' Magazine suggested that Eagleman is "the Carl Sagan of neuroscience".

References

External links

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