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Déjà Vu: A Fascinating Journey into the Mind’s Mysteries

Hira Chaudhry
ILLUMINATION
Published in
3 min readSep 23, 2023

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Déjà vu, that uncanny sensation of having “been there before,” is a phenomenon as intriguing as it is mysterious. It’s like a mental time loop where the present feels oddly familiar — even though you’re sure you’ve never experienced it. We all know at some point we had this feeling of experiencing it! Right??

Well! Let’s embark on a journey to explore the enigmatic world of déjà vu, diving deep into its definition, potential causes, and current scientific understanding!!

Déjà vu is more than just a fancy French term; it’s a complex mental experience.

Imagine you’re in a new place, meeting someone for the first time, and suddenly, everything clicks into place, as if you’ve done this before. That’s déjà vu. It’s that strong sense of familiarity accompanied by a dash of surprise and confusion. The strangest part? It’s fleeting, like a dream slipping through your fingers.

Now, let’s venture into the realm of theories, where researchers have proposed various explanations for déjà vu. Here are some of the intriguing ones:

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Hira Chaudhry
ILLUMINATION

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