Zainab Khanam
That eerie feeling of déjà vu isn’t just your mind playing tricks. The truth is stranger than you think.
Déjà vu is the sensation that you’ve experienced something before, even when you logically know it’s impossible.
Scientists believe déjà vu happens when your brain accidentally processes a new experience as a memory—tricking you into thinking it has already happened.
Sometimes, one part of your brain processes information a fraction of a second before another. When the second part catches up, it feels like a repeat moment.
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Your brain sometimes mistakes something similar from your past for something happening now, creating a false sense of familiarity.
Some theories suggest déjà vu could be linked to past experiences, subconscious memories, or even alternate realities—though there’s no scientific proof.
It’s more common in younger people, those who travel frequently, and those who experience high levels of stress or fatigue.
There’s no guaranteed way, but exposure to new environments, patterns, or even dreams might increase the chances of experiencing it.
It’s likely just a brain glitch—but the mystery keeps it fascinating. Science is still exploring its deeper meaning.