The Brain with David Eagleman

The series and accompanying book garnered wide critical acclaim. The New York Times listed it as one of the best television shows of 2015.^[9] Forbes magazine wrote that "in the fine tradition of Carl Sagan, Eagleman shows that science is captivating without hyped embellishment, and, if you pay attention, you'll find yourself immersed in it".^[10] The scientific journal Nature described the series as "an ideal introduction to how biology generates the mind... structured around crucial and wide-ranging questions, saturated with personal and social relevance. And Eagleman's answers are consistently clear, engaging and thought-provoking."^[11] Actor Hugh Laurie described the series as one of the influences for his television series Chance.^[12] Hugh Laurie also tweeted his advice about the show: "I recommend a facial truss, to prevent your chin hitting the floor hard and often."^[13] Texas Monthly Magazine suggested that Eagleman is "the Carl Sagan of neuroscience".^[14]

The Brain with David Eagleman on the Internet Movie Database