I watch a lot of documentaries. I think they are incredible tools for learning and increasing our awareness of important issues. The power of an interesting documentary is that it can open our minds to new possibilities and deepen our understanding of the world.On this list of mind expanding documentaries you will find different viewpoints, controversial opinions and even contradictory ideas. Critical thinking is recommended. I'm not a big fan of conspiracy documentaries but I do like films that challenge consensus reality and provoke us to question the everyday ideas, opinions and practices we usually take for granted. Watching documentaries is one of my favorite methods of self-education . If I find a documentary inspiring, I usually spend more time researching the different ideas and interesting people interviewed in the film. I hope you find these documentaries as enlightening as I did!Explore the wonder and interconnectedness of the biosphere through the magic of technology.Learn about all the amazing things that people create with their imaginations.The modern school where young minds are moulded into standardized citizens by the state.The Internet is now the driving force behind change and innovation in the world.We are at the dawn of a new golden age of human inventiveness.Explore the politics of power and control and how it affects your life.The biographies of modern geniuses who pushed humanity forward.War is history's oldest racket for stealing from the powerless and redistributing resources to the powerful.Learn about the financial system works and how people and societies are enslaved through debt.Profiles of the entrepreneurs who used technology to change the world.Watch the inspiring stories of amazing athletes.Find out more about the impact of exponential growth and the approaching Singularity.Explore the original religious experience of mankind at the dawn of civilization.The fascinating history of the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.Expand your mind by also studying the entirely different religious worldviews of the East.Learn about the basic unity of existence and the miracle of consciousness.Indiana Jones-style explorations into the unsolved mysteries of the past.Learn about how our thoughts and opinions are influenced by mass culture.Discover how the mass media and advertisers channel our irrational impulses.Explore the lives of famous artists and how art opens people's minds.Explore issues in health, how our bodies work and the incredible power of our brains.Documentaries on the effect of drugs — legal and illegal — on the body and mind.Thought-provoking documentaries on the environmental movement and the growing threats to our biosphere.Expand your mind by exploring our indescribably large and beautiful Cosmos.The history of scientific discovery and how scientific instruments expand our perception.The story of our evolution and the emergence of self-aware human beings.New research is shining a spotlight on how we can improve our brains.The story of the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution and the rise of the modern world.The story of the Americas and European history in the pre-modern world.Become more informed about current events that are shaping the world.Fascination explorations into the ancient civilizations of our past.I hope you enjoy watching some of these mind expanding documentaries! If you have a personal favorite, please share it with everyone in the comments.