Horizon

S46E07 How to Survive a Disaster

In times of crisis, survival often hinges on more than just chance. Whether confronting rare disasters or everyday emergencies, there are strategies that can significantly boost one's odds of escaping unharmed. Horizon has assembled a group of top experts to create a comprehensive survival guide. Utilizing provocative experiments, advanced computer simulations, and an extensive review of countless survivor accounts—from plane crashes to ferry incidents and the events of 9/11—they will explore the mental processes that unfold during critical moments and how to train the brain for survival.