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The Neuroscience of Feeling Watched 🧠

The Surprising Truth About Your Brain's Sixth Sense (Video Post)

TL;DR Summary:

  • Your brain detects when someone’s watching using regions like the superior temporal sulcus (STS).

  • This evolved for survival, helping us spot threats and read social cues.

  • Peripheral vision and the visible white of our eyes help detect gaze direction.

  • Your brain fills in gaps, sometimes creating the feeling of being watched.

  • Confirmation bias m…

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