For most of human history, our brains dealt with pretty straight forward problems. But that brain is the exact same one we now use to post pictures of our pets on social media, fill out Excel spreadsheets, and worry about the next payment on our credit card.
Tonight, we question the narrative that human beings are selfish. Modern neuroscience has blown that myth apart, showing human connection to be an incredibly important function of the brain.
Our brain is always making decisions - Nigel explores how it does this, and if we can help it to make better ones? Is it possible to change the brain we’re born with to a supercharged brain?
Join Nigel Latta to explore the apparently very simple question: What is your brain? It's something humans have struggled to understand for millennia, and science for several decades.
Your brain's happiness is guided by four chemicals. They are your happiness D.O.S.E. - Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins. Get that right and you can feel pretty good. To get your fill of the happiness quartet - watch the video for your five tips to get your D.O.S.E. chemicals.