TED-Ed: What is deja vu? What is deja vu? - Michael Molina

The video explores the phenomenon of déjà vu, a feeling of familiarity in unfamiliar situations. It discusses the challenges in studying déjà vu due to its fleeting nature and lack of physical evidence. The video presents three theories: dual processing, where a delay in brain processing causes déjà vu; hologram theory, where a fragment of a memory triggers a sense of familiarity; and divided attention, where subliminal perception leads to déjà vu. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to reflect on their own experiences of déjà vu.

What is the phenomenon of déjà vu described as in the text?

Can you explain the dual processing theory of déjà vu?

What does the hologram theory suggest about how memories are stored?

How does the divided attention theory relate to the experience of déjà vu?

What are some questions you should consider the next time you experience déjà vu?