Motionographer® TED-Ed “What happens to your brain without any social contact?”

Created for TED-Ed, “What happens to your brain without any social contact?” is an animated short based on the research of psychiatrist Dr. Terry Kupers. The video explores the psychological effects of solitary confinement, and how it can impact perception, memory, and mental health.

The animation aims to convey a complex topic in an accessible and emotionally resonant way, while staying close to the clarity and educational tone of TED-Ed’s storytelling. It blends hand-drawn animation and motion graphics, with original sound design and music, to help viewers better grasp what prolonged isolation might feel like.

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Credits:

Producer: TED-Ed
Producer: Sazia Afrin
Director: Camille Bovey
Educator: Terry Kupers
Narrator: Addison Anderson
Composer: Stephen LaRosa
Sound Designer: Amanda P.H Bennett
Sound Designer: cAMP Studio
Executive Creative Director: Logan Smalley
Director of Production: Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Director: Alex Rosenthal
Editoral Producer: Cella Wright
Script Editor: Max Levy