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The Human Mind
Robert Winston

The Human Mind
Robert Winston explores all aspects of the human mind - from how we learn, to how we're able to recognise faces and what makes one person 'click' with another.

I lost myself

A lost anchor

Explore how memory works - and why it sometimes doesn't - from the perspective of an amnesiac. Memory: I can't remember.

Fear and loathing

dominoes

What makes humans scared of spiders? What causes disgust? Find out in this article on fear and loathing.

Personality

lines on blackboard

Is it possible to quantify differences between personalities? Can you change your personality? Find out in personality: a user's guide.

 

Expand your mind

Woman studying

If Robert Winston has left you wanting to explore the human mind in more depth, then start taking it further.

The human mind on bbc.co.uk

Young toddler
Put your own grey matter to the test and discover The Human Mind from bbc.co.uk.
 

Order your free prospectus

OU prospectus fans

Find out more about OU courses on offer and ways to study - order your guide to courses.

Talking amongst ourselves

Ski-ing in Central Park, New York

Explore your body and your mind - discuss all things related to health & education.

 
 

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