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Most of us have felt it before, that strange sensation that you’ve been somewhere or seen something before, as if you already remembered what’s happening. Are you psychic? Nope, that’s just déjà vu. Why does déjà vu happen? Well, scientists aren’t completely sure, but they’ve got a few good theories about it.
Great déjà vu explainer from Jordan Gaines Lewis: http://www.gainesonbrains.com/2012/02/seeing-into-future-neuroscience-of-deja.html
Some theories of why déjà vu happens: http://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-deja-vu-and-why-does-it-happen-11355
And now for something completely different: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2eUopy9sd8
Special thanks to Austin’s Corona Cafe!
Cast:
Waiter – Joe Nicolosi (he’s also the director)
Sneezing girl – Kate Eads (she’s also associate producer)
Guy spilling coffee – John Knudesn (he’s also gaffer)
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Joe Hanson – Creator/Host/Writer
Joe Nicolosi – Director
Amanda Fox – Producer, Spotzen IncKate Eads – Associate Producer
Andrew Matthews – Editing/Motion Graphics
Katie Graham – Director of Photography
John Knudsen – Gaffer
Dalton Allen – Post-Production Intern
Theme music:
“Ouroboros” by Kevin MacLeod
Other music via APM
Stock images from Shutterstock
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Last week’s video:
5 Weird Involuntary Behaviors Explained: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE8sRMZ5BCA
More videos:
Why Are Some People Left-Handed? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPvMUpcxPSA
Why Did We Blow on NES Games? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gf9mtXnJfM
The Science of Game of Thrones – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utu-LpJn3Is
There Was No First Human – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdWLhXi24Mo
How The Elements Got Their Names – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtg9p6A6xnY