The Magic Trick That Tricks Your Brain | The Neuroscience of Risk

Would you trust a magician to slam his hand onto a hidden spike? Even when you know it's part of a performance, your brain responds as though the threat is real. In this episode of Secrets of the Brain, neuroscientist Dr Jack Lewis and magician Pete Heat explore the fascinating neuroscience of risk perception. Discover how the brain rapidly evaluates danger, why we instinctively imagine worst-case scenarios, and the role of the basal ganglia in helping us make split-second decisions. This episode examines how the brain processes fear, uncertainty and risk - not just during extreme situations, but in everyday life. 🎧 Watch the full episode now - Secrets of the Brain: Risk ⚠️ This demonstration was performed by a professional magician under controlled conditions. Do not attempt to recreate it. . . #SecretsOfTheBrain #Neuroscience #Psychology #Risk #DecisionMaking