Why you can't see your eyes moveHow the brain edits out visual chaos
From the show
Brain Perception IllusionsYour brain deletes visual information during rapid eye movements to prevent motion blur. This neurological mechanism, known as Saccadic Suppression, creates a seamless view of the world by stitching together static snapshots. While usually helpful, this natural editing process can lead to dangerous blind spots in situations like driving.
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