Brain Games (2011)

S2E2 It's About Time

Have you ever pondered why a watched pot seems to take forever to boil? This episode explores how our brains can distort our perception of time, leading to misconceptions about the sequence and pace of events. Neuroscientist Dr. Chess Stetson illustrates this phenomenon with intriguing images, while illusionist Apollo Robbins uses juggling pins to showcase the brain's struggle to process overwhelming information quickly. Meanwhile, host Jason Silva experiments with sound and light to uncover the reasons behind the occasional lack of synchronization in movies and television shows.