Through the Wormhole - Season 6
Season 6
Episodes
Are We All Bigots?
If you had less than one second to make a life-or-death decision to shoot a man who might be armed with a lethal weapon, what would you do? Would the ethnicity of the man affect your decision? Are you sure? The outcome – whatever your race – will surprise you. Brain imaging studies are showing that negative cultural stereotypes hijack everyone's subconscious decision-making. But some science says we can overcome bigotry through exposure, self-awareness and flexible social networks… and, most controversially of all, ultra-violent video games!
Can Time Go Backwards?
The ticking clock could just be a trick of the mind; looking at the possibilities that science can make the clock move backwards.
Are We Here for a Reason?
The show takes a look at a new theory that says instead of passing on genes, humans have another purpose.
Do We Live in the Matrix?
Scientists, in various of fields, are taking seriously the possibility that this world maybe a virtual reality.
Are There Aliens Inside Us?
Odds are pretty good that extraterrestrial life exists; new research shows we should look closer to home, possibly inside our bodies.
Why Do We Lie?
The brains of pathological liars may provide insights on whether the human brain is wired for lying; technology can either make it easier for us to be dishonest, or could it someday instantly reveal someone is lying.
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