What is a tickle robot?

Have you ever wondered why you can’t tickle yourself? It’s a mystery that even the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle tried to solve over two thousand years ago! Join Mira and Finn as they uncover the massive, mind-bending secret hidden inside your own head. You’ll meet Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, a brilliant British neuroscientist who finally cracked the case by building something totally wild: a real-life tickle robot! Discover how a tiny, fraction-of-a-second delay tricked volunteers' brains and proved that we basically live our lives slightly in the future. You'll learn all about the cerebellum—a special part at the back of your brain that acts like a master detective. It constantly predicts your own movements and hits the "mute button" on your senses so you aren't overwhelmed by every blink or squish of your toes. Get ready to find out why your brain runs a secret simulation to keep you ready for surprises, and why you literally cannot jump-scare yourself! It's a hilarious, science-packed adventure that will change how you feel the world forever!