Why your brain thinks the table is your handThe science of how we merge with our surroundings

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Brain Perception Illusions

Understanding how the brain maps the physical self reveals why we bond so intensely with inanimate objects. By stroking a surface while imagining a fake limb, the mind is tricked into claiming external matter as part of the body. This phenomenon explains everything from the mechanics of immersive VR to the visceral rage felt during a minor car accident. It demonstrates that the definition of "self" is surprisingly fluid and constantly updated by sensory synchronization.