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[narrator] The brain circuitry responsible

The Mind, Explained

The brain circuitry responsible for constantly mulling overthe past and future, creating...

The Mind, Explained • S01E05 • 2019

[narrator] The brain circuitry responsible for constantly mulling over
the past and future, creating this narrow sense of self,
is the default mode network. This seems to be the seat of the ego. In depression, activity in the default mode network
is increased and it's decreased acutely
with a drug like psilocybin

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[narrator] The brain circuitry responsible

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for constantly mulling over the past and future,

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creating this narrow sense of self, is the default mode network.

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This seems to be the seat of the ego.

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In depression,

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activity in the default mode network is increased

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and it's decreased acutely with a drug like psilocybin.

Duration

22 seconds

Views

26

Timestamp in Movie

00:19:04

Uploaded

Jun 07, 2025

Season

1

Episode

5

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.