Why you hear words that aren't spokenHow the mind repairs broken audio instantly
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Brain Perception IllusionsDiscover how your brain ensures clear communication by simulating missing sounds in noisy environments. When a loud noise obscures a specific phoneme, the mind automatically inserts the expected sound to create a seamless experience. This investigation into the Phonemic Restoration Effect reveals that hearing is an active prediction rather than a passive recording.
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