It's a Theory on NBC's Brilliant Minds

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In this gripping clip from the NBC series Brilliant Minds, we delve into a pivotal moment as neurosurgeon Dr. Nichols, portrayed by Teddy Sears, takes a hands-on approach to teaching his colleague, Dr. Wolf, played by Zachary Quinto, the intricacies of firing a gun. This unexpected training session unfolds against a backdrop of urgency, as Dr. Wolf grapples with the complex symptoms of a patient whose mysterious illness remains elusive. As the two doctors navigate the tension of the moment, Dr. Wolf gains a crucial insight that may hold the key to unraveling the medical puzzle before them. The scene expertly intertwines the worlds of neurosurgery and marksmanship, highlighting the innovative methods Dr. Nichols employs to inspire critical thinking and problem-solving in his peers. Tune in to witness how this unique experience shapes their understanding of medicine and the human mind.  Brilliant Minds Cast:  Zachary Quinto, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh La Throp, Alex MacNicoll, Spence Moore II and Aury Krebs  Stream Brilliant Minds Season 1 now on Peacock!

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00:00I

00:06Want to assume you've never handled one of these before I don't know okay safety 101

00:10Always treat the gun as if it's loaded

00:12Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and always keep your finger off the trigger till you're ready to shoot

00:16Okay, really seeing the military and you know

00:21What was that like

00:23It's good for me

00:24Whip me into shape when I needed it

00:26Forced me out of the house away from my parents and I got really close with a lot of the guys

00:30One in particular what about don't ask don't tell

00:37Not ideal, but it's not a way to make it work

00:46That's right, he's gonna put your thumb there you go, okay now put the front sight on the target racket it by the rear sight

00:57Okay, squeeze the trigger

01:04The impact the shock it's like a blast wave through my arms now imagine that

01:09From a gun a thousand times bigger a hundred times a day every day for months

01:14So Steve's brain injury wasn't caused by enemy blast exposure, but by firing his own weapon

01:19It's a theory

01:21That we can only confirm by analyzing Steve's brain post-mortem thankfully our patient is still alive, but there were others who weren't so lucky

01:29Let's call Carol

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