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The Unbelievable Science of How We Read

Join Joe Hanson as he explores curiosity and illuminates the science behind… well, everything.

The Unbelievable Science of How We Read

Season 9 Episode 20 | 16m 14s | CC

Reading. You’re doing it right now. I bet you don’t even have to think about it. But have you ever wondered what’s happening in your brain to turn all these weird symbols into meaning? This video will teach you how to read all over again. What you’re doing right now is way more amazing than you ever realized.

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