Have you ever noticed that when we hear or see a particular word repeatedly, it seems to lose its meaning for a moment? Why does that happen?
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Have you ever noticed that when we hear or see a particular word repeatedly, it seems to lose its meaning for a moment? Why does that happen?
This phenomenon is known as “semantic satiation.” It occurs when a word is repeated so many times that it temporarily loses its meaning and sounds like just a series of sounds. This happens because neurons in the brain become less responsive to the repeated stimulus, essentially “fatiguing” from processing the same information. As a result, the brain starts to interpret the word as a mere auditory signal rather than a meaningful concept. It’s a fascinating example of how our cognitive processing can be influenced by repetition!