Right Between Your Ears Analysis

It is fascinating to watch what happens when people can become convinced they are right, even when they are wrong. The video documentary, Right Between Your Ears, explores how people from different walks of life came to the extraordinary belief that the world would end on a given date, took a public stand for it, and how they coped when nothing happened. Those included were a stock trader with a young family, a philosophy student about to graduate, and a retail manager. This documentary is not just about their beliefs but a story of how we believe. Neuroscience and social psychologists are also included and give insight on our curious relationship to being right and being wrong.
Part One: Being Right
One radio station in San Francisco, California caught the attention of the world. Harold Camping, CEO of Family Radio, started teaching and spreading the word that Judgement Day would begin May 21, 2011. God would rapture his chosen to heaven amid devastating earthquakes. On October 21, 2011, he would destroy the world by fire. Family Radio has been around since 1958 the video says. Tom was over Media Relations and worked closely with Harold. Harold was 89 years old. For 50 years, he volunteered as a bible teacher for Family Radio. His focus now was figuring out the end of time …show more content…
Those that became convinced felt compelled to warn the world so others could be saved. A guy named Michael was Head of Billboards. He contributed to spreading the word with signs. He mentioned having several billboards in the US and overseas. He equipped all believers with those signs that say Judgement Day is May 21, 2011. One side of the sign was in English and the other side was in Spanish. It turned into a project they called, “project raise your banner.” There are 3 trucks with the billboards on them that travel across the US spreading the word. In their eyes, was another way to spread the