Why Your Brain Blinds You For 2 Hours Every Day
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell • 2025-03-18T15:00:01Z • 12:34 • intermediate • Science
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Have you ever wondered how your brain constructs your reality? Discover the fascinating ways your mind edits your experiences and shapes your perception of the world around you!
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saccades
/səˈkeɪdz/
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Rapid movements of the eyes as they fixate on different points in the visual field.
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During a saccade, the brain temporarily shuts down vision to prevent motion blur.
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simultaneous
/ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs/
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Occurring, existing, or done at the same time.
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The brain processes multiple sensory inputs in a simultaneous manner.
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oblivious
/əˈblɪviəs/
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Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.
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He was oblivious to the fact that his brain had already made the decision before he acted.
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prophecy
/ˈprɒfəsi/
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A prediction or foretelling about future events, often based on a particular belief or insight.
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His brain's prediction of hunger acted like a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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ceramic
/səˈræmɪk/
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Made of clay and permanently hardened by heat; often used to describe pottery or tiles.
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The spoon hit the ceramic cup, creating a sound that traveled to his ears.
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vibrates
/vaɪˈbreɪts/
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To move back and forth quickly; to shake or oscillate.
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The ceramic vibrates when the spoon hits it, producing sound waves.
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