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[narrator] And we can see that activity in brain scans

The Mind, Explained

And we can see that activityin brain scans, lighting up something calledthe Default Mode...

The Mind, Explained • S01E04 • 2019

[narrator] And we can see that activity
in brain scans, lighting up something called
the Default Mode Network, or DMN. It's what allows us to call up memories
or imagine the future, but it also lets us endlessly ruminate
about regrets and fears. It's what some Buddhists call
the “monkey mind.” [Saranapala] If your mind goes out
a million times, be mindful and kind enough to bring it back
to the present moment a million times

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[narrator] And we can see that activity in brain scans,

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lighting up something called the Default Mode Network, or DMN.

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It's what allows us to call up memories or imagine the future,

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but it also lets us endlessly ruminate about regrets and fears.

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It's what some Buddhists call the “monkey mind.”

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[Saranapala] If your mind goes out a million times, be mindful

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and kind enough to bring it back to the present moment a million times.

Duration

27 seconds

Views

31

Timestamp in Movie

00:07:31

Uploaded

Jun 07, 2025

Season

1

Episode

4

Genres

Production

Vox Entertainment,Vox Media Studios

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Movie Summary

Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.