Series exploring topical scientific issues. Michael Mosley explores the latest theories on how our personalities are created - and whether they can be changed.
Michael Mosley explores the latest science about how our personalities are created - and whether they can be changed.
Despite appearances, Mosley is a pessimist who constantly frets about the future. He wants to worry less and become more of an optimist.
He tries out two techniques to change this aspect of his personality - with surprising results.
And he travels to the frontiers of genetics and neuroscience to find out about the forces that shape all our personalities.
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Clips
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Michael Mosley confronts his fear of karaoke
Duration: 02:04
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Michael Mosley gets his brain tested
Duration: 02:19
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:03Bobby McFerrin
Don't Worry, Be Happy
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00:04Asaf Avidan & The Mojos
One Day / Reckoning Song (Wankelmut Remix)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Mosley |
| Producer | Helen Nixon |
| Director | Helen Nixon |
| Series Editor | Aidan Laverty |
