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National Geographic's groundbreaking three-part series provides a fascinating window into the inner workings of the brain as never before. Through interactive experiments and tricks, Brain Games reveals how our brains create the illusion of a seamless reality. As these revealing experiments provide a unique view into our brains, the world's leading experts explain how and why these tests work.
Brain Games explores cutting-edge science to examine real people with extraordinary brains, revealing new discoveries about attention, sensory perception and memory.
Bonus Program: How to Build a Beating Heart
Not available for shipment outside the U.S. and Canada.
- 2 discs; 150 minutes
- Widescreen
- © 2011
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Entertaining (6)
- Informative (5)
- Broad appeal (3)
- Good resource (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- At home (5)
- Adult viewers (3)
- Younger viewers (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual viewer (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
*Mindblown*
I watched this series when it premiered on the National Geographic Chanel. All three episodes blew my mind. Very interesting to learn about senses and perception, attention, memory. Neil Patrick Harris makes a...Read complete review
I watched this series when it premiered on the National Geographic Chanel. All three episodes blew my mind. Very interesting to learn about senses and perception, attention, memory. Neil Patrick Harris makes a great narrator - slips seamlessly into the subject matter without being distracting (as opposed to Morgan Freeman, Sigourney Weaver, Avery Brooks - narrators whose voices instantly separate them from the images being shown) Lots of new information without being condescending or too elementary, and still engaging and entertaining. Play along! Your brain WILL lie to you! I don't know what to believe anymore (c:
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Most Liked Negative Review
Brain Teaser Game
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Brain Games rocks!
Pros
- Broad Appeal
- Easy to follow
- Entertaining
- Informative
- Reliable Research
Cons
Best Uses
- Adult Viewers
- At Home
- Makes You Think
- Younger Viewers
Brain games is the best way to learn how to use your brain to it's full capacity!!
By highlighting our biggest problems with multitasking, memory, attention and focus, and many more, brain games actively teaches you how to use your brain more effectively and efficiently. By highlighting issues that are practically hardwired into our brains, Brain Games is an essential learning tool to living your life better!
Adored by me and my college roommates.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Awesome product!
Pros
- Educational
- Enlightening
- Entertaining
- Good Resource
- Informative
- Relevant
- Revealing
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Adult Viewers
- At Home
- Perfect Gift
- Younger Viewers
I have 3 daughters, 2 with doctorates and they love this. The 3rd one has a bachelors and works with children and found this very enlightening. All 3 said they will use the knowledge gained in this series to improve themselves. Their outlook and how they view the world around them has been greatly influenced by these 3 videos. Thank you.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Use in psychology class
Pros
- Broad Appeal
- Entertaining
- Good Resource
- Informative
- Relevant
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Perfect Gift
- Younger Viewers
One of the only videos that I show in school. Great for Psychology class.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
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Brain Games
Pros
- Broad Appeal
- Good Resource
- Informative
- Reliable Research
Cons
Best Uses
- Adult Viewers
- At Home
Brain Games DVD was great and pretty informative .. Wish there were some more games for kids and adults to enhance our brain functions.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
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(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Brain Teaser Game
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from Louisville, KY
About Me Casual Viewer
Pros
- Entertaining
- Gift
- Informative
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Best Uses
- At College
- At Home
good
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
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(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Brain Games
Pros
- Challenging
Cons
Best Uses
- To simulate my mind
Can be reviewed over and over until you get it right.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
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(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)
made my frontal lobe smoke! fun!
great for a classroom's friday relaxation
(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)
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(15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)
Engaging and interesting
Pros
- Keeps viewers engaged
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Entertainment
- School
I have been using this in my high school Psychology class and even the most disengaged students pay attention and get involved with the content. I love this video and sincerely hope more are to come!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)
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(24 of 24 customers found this review helpful)
Outstanding -- perfect for students
Pros
- Engaging
- Entertaining
- fun
- Holds Attention
Cons
- none
Best Uses
I teach at an alternative high school and have an extensive collection of excellent DVDs and without a doubt this series is the BEST EVER at holding students attention while LEARNING! Awesome. Would love to see another in the series. Well done.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(24 of 24 customers found this review helpful)
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(28 of 30 customers found this review helpful)
*Mindblown*
Pros
- Challenges Perceptions
- Educational
- Engaging
- Entertaining
- Interactive
Cons
- My brain lied to me
Best Uses
- Getting your mind blown
I watched this series when it premiered on the National Geographic Chanel. All three episodes blew my mind. Very interesting to learn about senses and perception, attention, memory. Neil Patrick Harris makes a great narrator - slips seamlessly into the subject matter without being distracting (as opposed to Morgan Freeman, Sigourney Weaver, Avery Brooks - narrators whose voices instantly separate them from the images being shown) Lots of new information without being condescending or too elementary, and still engaging and entertaining. Play along! Your brain WILL lie to you! I don't know what to believe anymore (c:
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(28 of 30 customers found this review helpful)
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