How Human Are You?
National Geographic explores the parallel of man and animal through social experiments in ordinary environments. From mating rituals to mob mentality, the distance between these two worlds is smaller than we realize.
- 2014-2014
- 1 season
- National Geographic
- Documentary
National Geographic explores the parallel of man and animal through social experiments in ordinary environments. From mating rituals to mob mentality, the distance between these two worlds is smaller than we realize.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
Mating Rituals
Fri, Mar 14, 2014 43 mins
When it comes to mating rituals, the animal kingdom has it all. Humans, it turns out, are not that different in displaying sex-related behaviors - and we conduct the experiments to prove it! In examining courtship rituals, we find that seahorses intertwine their tails just as humans play footsie, and humans' eyes dilate like tigers' when sitting opposite someone they like. Grab a seat and play along while our experts break down the links between us and the animals.
Episode 2
Mob Rules
Fri, Mar 21, 2014 44 mins
Like animal herds, humans form groups to provide them with safety and sustenance. To prove the benefits of pack mentality, National Geographic hosts a paintballing battle to learn the value of group identity, and the concept of blind conformity.
Episode 3
Follow the Leader
Thu, Mar 27, 2014 43 mins
The human and animal worlds are run by pecking orders with an "alpha dog" leader at the top, whose authority is constantly challenged. National Geographic proves following the leader is a primal instinct that's best kept in check.