8 performances at TED, after watching that you will no longer trust your brain

New portion of the answers to the interesting questions. At this time - our brain, perception and irrational behavior. You'll find out why we like to solve crossword puzzles, which need a bacon when dubbing films and what are the tricks scammers to trick inexperienced people.

1. As evolution has influenced our perception

Beau Lotto offers viewers a game with optical illusionsIn which we must see the reality for what it really is. It turns out it's not so easy. Our brain is able to see colors, but largely on the perception affected by the context.

2. What methods are psychics are frauds

In this presentation, we will focus on the people who, like magicians, make their living by deceiving people. However, unlike the magicians, it brings joy to others not, and the financial and moral damage. James Randi exposes the tricks of psychics and astrologers, and at the outset takes "lethal" dose of homeopathic pills.

3. What are the techniques used sound designers

Almost all of the sounds that you hear in the movies, not real. Just listen: it's not the sound of rain, and shkvorchanie bacon in a frying pan. When you hear the crunch of bones, in fact it is frozen celery or lettuce. On the example of the sound design industry Thassos Franzolas shows how easy our brain receives false.

4. How to make complex calculations in mind

Arthur Benjamin loves two things - math and magic. In this speech, he competed with calculators: squares the three-digit numbers quickly reckon and guesses birthdays. And although usually magicians do not reveal their secrets, this matemag tell you how to repeat his tricks.

5. How do magic with the help of iPod

Speech illusionist Marco Tempest - a reflection on the role of deception in life and art. With three screens and sleight of hand he creates real magic, from which it is difficult to look away.

6. Why do we like to solve puzzles

Magician and compiler of crosswords in The New York Times understands the essence of one of the most important human impulses - the desire to solve problems. The need to create order out of chaos is just as important to us as sleep or food.

7. How to avoid irrational behavior

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely parses the illusion of making independent decisions on real-life examples. Often we act contrary to rationality and their own advantage. From the video, you will learn why Brain brings us and why we are engaged in self-deception.

8. What distinguishes you from other

Psychologists like to give people the general characteristics. If you are an introvert, so afraid of dialogue, rarely having sex and flowery talk. If an extrovert - the opposite is true. But Bryan Little more interested in the moments when we are acting in an unusual manner us. When we are not the ones who seem.