Finding My Mind

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Is it possible to gain a complete picture of one's own consciousness? Or will the mind always remain an unsolved jigsaw puzzle? In this program, University of Oxford professor Dr. Marcus du Sautoy takes part in fascinating experiments that probe the complexities of the brain and awareness. After an overview of the mirror-recognition test, du Sautoy undergoes an MRI scan that identifies which part of his brain switches off when he succumbs to an anesthetic. Subsequently, he attempts to stay oriented while monitoring a live video image of himself from behind; endures the illusion of inhabiting another person's body; and copes with other procedures designed to unravel his sense of self
The Search for Consciousness (2:00)
Where Do Thoughts Come From? (2:45)
When Does a Person Become Who They Are? (1:38)
Mirror Self Recognition Test (1:45)
Realized Self Awareness (1:00)
Are humans alone in knowing who they are? (1:59)
Death Awareness comes with Self Awareness (1:00)
Holding the Human Brain (1:33)
Anatomy of Self Awareness (1:23)
What is Consciousness? (0:52)
What Parts of the Brain are Needed for Consciousness? (1:57)
Brain Under Anesthesia (1:54)
Picture of Brain Activity (2:50)
Dualism of Body and Soul (1:51)
The "I Feeling" (1:31)
Out of Body Experience (1:24)
Explaining the Out of Body Experience (1:30)
Questioning Consciousness (1:14)
Neuronal Correlates of Consciousness (1:30)
Measuring Neuron Responses (2:45)
What Happens During Unconsciousness? (0:56)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (1:40)
A View of the Sleeping Brain (2:56)
Key to Consciousness (1:18)
Pondering Consciousness (1:54)
Decision Making: Who's' in Charge (2:02)
What is the Conscious Mind? (1:50)
Consciousness is Brain Activity (2:25)
Progress in Brain Research (2:06)

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