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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 13 MIN

Neuroscience Weekly: Why Do We Get Déjà Vu?

from It's a Teen's World · host Charlotte Merlyn

Have you ever walked into a place you've never been before and suddenly felt like you've already been there? That's déjà vu—but where does that strange feeling come from?In this episode of Neuroscience Weekly, we explore the neuroscience behind déjà vu, including the difference between familiarity and recollection, the role of the brain's memory systems, and some of the leading theories for why this phenomenon occurs.So, when your brain tells you “I've experienced this before”... can you trust it?Follow me on instagram @itsateensworldpodcast

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