Suddenly Painful

The video explores the concept of phantom pain, where individuals feel sensations in a limb that has been amputated. This phenomenon is linked to brain maps that remain even after the limb is gone. The discussion delves into how neurons can spontaneously activate, causing phantom sensations. It examines whether this activation is truly spontaneous or influenced by other brain inputs. The video also considers the electrical mechanisms within neurons that might lead to spontaneous firing, highlighting the complexity of brain activity and the challenges in understanding its origins.

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