Why you think your nose is growingYour brain's map of your body isn't what it seems.
From the show
Brain Perception IllusionsDiscover how easily your brain can rewrite its perception of your own body. A simple trick involving vibration and touch can create the bizarre sensation that your nose is elongating. This phenomenon, known as the Pinocchio illusion, reveals how our sense of self is a story our mind tells itself, one that can be altered in an instant.
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