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Neuroscience Weekly: Why Do We Get Déjà Vu?

Neuroscience Weekly: Why Do We Get Déjà Vu?4 sep13 min

<p>Have you ever walked into a place you&#39;ve never been before and suddenly felt like you&#39;ve already been there? That&#39;s <strong>déjà vu</strong>—but where does that strange feeling come from?</p><p>In this episode of <em>Neuroscience Weekly</em>, we explore the neuroscience behind déjà vu, including the difference between <strong>familiarity and recollection</strong>, the role of the brain&#39;s memory systems, and some of the leading theories for why this phenomenon occurs.</p><p>So, when your brain tells you <em>“I&#39;ve experienced this before”</em>... can you trust it?</p><p>Follow me on instagram @itsateensworldpodcast</p>