Every day, people suffer from mental disorders that destroy their memories and rob them of their identities. Using powerful new technologies, GE scientists are seeking solutions by exploring unmapped facets of the human brain.
“There is so much mystery to the brain and a breakthrough could help us unlock the mysteries to the universe,” says Brett Ratner, director of Decoding the Brain, an episode of the new Breakthough TV series presented by GE and National Geographic.
“I am fascinated by the idea that the human brain has such varied capabilities yet is still full of mysteries. What lies in the future of the brain is endless.”
The Decoding the Brain episode showcases the revolution in the exploration of the brain, sparked by the development of new tools and imaginative thinking.
“The doctors and scientists in this film are exploring the last great frontier of science – the mysteries of really who we are,” Ratner adds.
“Right now we have no idea what the future holds and that’s one thing that’s so exciting about the brain – the endlessness of the capacity of this three pounds of mass in our heads.”
The episode explores free will and subconscious decision making, mapping the mind and suspending conscious thought with the intention of stopping seizures and reducing the amount of suffering caused by brain related diseases.
The Breakthrough series is made up of six episodes that share compelling stories of the people, science, and technology that are defining our future as part of a co-production of GE and NatGeo.
Each hour long episode has been directed by Hollywood visionaries and world-class storytellers, while being supported by GE scientists, technicians, directors, and thought-leaders, as well as cutting-edge GE technologies.
The series follows innovators and their journeys as they work on projects that are on the cusp of a breakthrough and is currently available on National Geographic Channels in 440 million homes, 171 countries, and in 45 languages.
You can watch the full episode online here: http://channel.
