#158 - 10 Small Brain Quirks

From the "stopped clock illusion" to "cute aggression," Matt explores ten everyday brain quirks and proves these oddities are actually signs of a healthy mind. He groups them into categories of prediction, filtering, internal wiring, and memory, and goes on to reveal why we cannot tickle ourselves as well as why our own recorded voices sound so strange.

Diving deeper into the science, he unpacks what causes brain freeze, why hiccups happen, and the mystery behind the frustrating "tip-of-the-tongue" state. Wrapping up the episode, Matt invites listeners to share their favorite brain oddities and suggest topics for future episodes.

Please note that Matt is not a medical doctor, and none of the content in this podcast should be considered medical advice in any way, shape, or form, nor prescriptive in any way.

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