Redesign My Brain: Series 1 (2013)
4.5 of 5 from 45 ratings
3h 0min
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- Synopsis:
In a television first, 'Redesign My Brain' takes viewers on an inspirational journey as Sampson learns first-hand how neuroplasticity can radically improve a healthy brain. Written and directed by Paul Scott, the series follows Sampson from Sydney to London, Germany to California in a three-month scientifically endorsed brain-training program. It is a life-changing adventure to discover what the latest neuroscience has to offer. Under the guidance of the world’s top scientists, Sampson spends 12 mind-expanding weeks learning to train his brain to improve his cognition, his creativity and the connection between mind and body. He masters skills to improve his mental speed, attention, memory, creativity, innovation, lateral thinking, body intelligence, visualization and emotional intelligence. In each episode, he trains with the world’s leading researchers, who push him to his limits and beyond. They include renowned American neuroscientist, Michael Merzenich, a pioneer of the brain-plasticity revolution; James Kaufman, also from the US and a global leader in the world of creativity research; and top Australian sports scientist David Martin. He learns the secrets of geniuses, who reveal how they have developed their own super brains. He is tested, scanned, prodded, pushed and probed then tested again. His brain performance is regularly “mapped and tested” to measure changes and the results are revealed using state-of-the-art CGI graphics. Along the way he learns to juggle, overcomes a fear of confinement, learns to fly a helicopter using only his mind, discovers the power of visualization, creates an installation masterpiece and represents Australia in the brainiest competition on the planet - the World Memory Championships. In its dramatic conclusion, Sampson must draw on all his new skills to survive a death-defying feat. The outcome will blow your mind. - Actors:
- Tansel Ali, Michael Merzenich, Todd Sampson
- Directors:
- Paul Scott
- Writers:
- Philippa Rowlands, Paul Scott
- Studio:
- univer
- Genres:
- TV Children & Family, TV Documentaries, TV Reality Programming
- Countries:
- Australia
