Ben Silburn explores the psychology behind moments of madness with five of the most classic glitches in human behaviour.
3: Slips of Action. Most people have had the experience of intending to perform one action and then realising they've done something else such as allowing an oven glove to end up in the fridge instead of a pint of milk. Controlling even the most mundane tasks can go seriously awry. How do we tread that fine line between conscious awareness and "running on automatic" for everyday tasks. Producer Adrian Washbourne