Discovery Channel - Through the Wormhole Series 6 (2015) Part 1 Are We All Bigots

Through The Wormhole Series 6

Science Channel’s triple Emmy - nominated hit series Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman is back for its sixth and most provocative season to date In six all-new episodes that tackle such tough topics as race, religion and our future as a species, the series will challenge viewers as never before. This season has a whole new look with an inspired set design and interactive features. Now, viewers will have greater access to the conversation with the 360 degree Wormhole experience. Leading scientists, who lend their voices and research to the show, will participate live through our website and social feed and join in the debate. From the topics of bigotry to whether our reality is virtual to the human proclivity for lying, the new season will challenge everything you know about space, time and morality.

Part 1 Are We All Bigots

If you had less than one second to make a life-or-death decision to shoot a man who might be armed with a lethal weapon, what would you do? Would the ethnicity of the man affect your decision? Are you sure? The outcome – whatever your race – will surprise you. Brain imaging studies are showing that negative cultural stereotypes hijack everyone’s subconscious decision-making. But some science says we can overcome bigotry through exposure, self-awareness and flexible social networks… and, most controversially of all, ultra-violent video games!

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