Episode Two: A Secret Message

When we feel pain, there’s a complex conversation going on between the brain and the body. But we don’t feel pain until the brain interprets these ‘secret messages,’ evaluates the danger, and determines how much pain we should feel.

With the help of science, we may have some control over the amount of pain we feel. “The gate control theory of pain asserts that non-painful input closes the ‘gates’ to painful input, which prevents pain sensation from traveling to the central nervous system. Therefore, stimulation by non-noxious input is able to suppress pain.” – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gate_control_theory

In this Lullaby Theories episode, “A Secret Message,” four year old twins, Sophia and Lucy discuss pain, the gate control theory, and some ideas to reduce pain with their mother. In doing so, they discover that sometimes it’s as simple as ‘happy life, happy finger.’

Coat of Arms hopes to explore more scientific topics with the girls, like parallel worlds, plasma, and global warming as part of a larger series entitled, “Lullaby Theories.” Coat of Arms is on a mission to make complex scientific theories more approachable and to encourage women and children to explore the world through science. Support Coat of Arms and visit their site at CoatofArmsPost.com. Enjoy the film!

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