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[narrator] And that might keep you alive

The Mind, Explained

And that might keep you alive. If you, as a human, are spending your early years seeing a...

The Mind, Explained • S01E03 • 2019

[narrator] And that might keep you alive. If you, as a human, are spending your early years seeing a loved one
physically abused by somebody else, being tossed out on the street, being brought up as a refugee
with shelling all around you, you're just another primate whose brain
is being taught to have a lifetime of vigilance

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[narrator] And that might keep you alive.

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If you, as a human,

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are spending your early years

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seeing a loved one physically abused by somebody else,

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being tossed out on the street,

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being brought up as a refugee with shelling all around you,

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you're just another primate whose brain is being taught

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to have a lifetime of vigilance.

Duration

21 seconds

Views

27

Timestamp in Movie

00:09:11

Uploaded

Jun 07, 2025

Season

1

Episode

3

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.