The Science of Cognitive Deviations
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The session will explore fascinating ways in which the human brain “misfires” or behaves unpredictably. Learners will investigate cognitive deviations including illusions, false memories, déjà vu, phantom limb sensations, and other quirks of perception, memory, and thought. The session will also touch on the neural mechanisms underlying these phenomena, highlighting how and why the brain sometimes produces unexpected or counterintuitive experiences.
Students will actively participate through visual demonstrations, thought experiments, and interactive challenges. They will experience optical and auditory illusions firsthand, test memory tricks, and discuss surprising case studies. The session is designed to combine scientific explanation with experiential learning, encouraging curiosity, observation, and critical thinking about the inner workings of their own minds.
