11 TED Talks that show how strange and mysterious the human mind really is

We use our mind every second of every day, but it's safe to say no one understands exactly how it functions.

Even psychologists and neuroscientists are often stumped by why we think and behave the way we do.

Some of those researchers have appeared on the TED stage to talk about the questions that keep them up at night. The following 11 talks - on topics like decision-making, happiness, and our concept of time - are some of the most thought-provoking in TED's collection.

Each one will bring you one step closer to understanding who you are, and who you might be.