8.026 minSeason 2 • Episode 5
LatestWhat does it mean to be brainwashed? From the Satanic panic of the ’80s to current conspiracies, dive into how belief change happens inside the brain.
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
Acting
Emma Stone's narration hits different—warm, wry, weirdly personal.
Writing
Explains complex neuroscience without talking down to you.
Production
Slick Vox Media visuals that make brain scans actually beautiful.
Creator
Ezra Klein
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ezra Klein created this while building Vox's video empire; the show's cancellation after two seasons sparked fan campaigns begging Netflix to #SaveTheMindExplained.
Released during peak wellness culture (2019), it rode the wave of meditation apps and 'neurodivergent' TikTok discourse—making brain science suddenly very Gen Z dinner party conversation.
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