Eagleman explores the wonders of the human brain with the goal of revealing why we feel and think the things we do.
[3][4][5] The series debuted on PBS in 2015,[6] followed by airings on the BBC in the United Kingdom and the SBS in Australia.
[9] Forbes magazine wrote that "in the fine tradition of Carl Sagan, Eagleman shows that science is captivating without hyped embellishment, and, if you pay attention, you'll find yourself immersed in it".
[10] The scientific journal Nature described the series as "an ideal introduction to how biology generates the mind... structured around crucial and wide-ranging questions, saturated with personal and social relevance.
[12] Hugh Laurie also tweeted his advice about the show: "I recommend a facial truss, to prevent your chin hitting the floor hard and often.