About this episode
Dr Alex George and Dr Kathryn Bates explore the science of déjà vu and its psychological implications.
Have you ever been somewhere new and felt completely certain you've been there before? In Part 1, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates explore the science of déjà vu, why it feels so real and what our brains are actually doing when it happens. No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people trying their best to figure it out. We're not here to give medical advice, we’re just two friends exploring the science and figuring out life together. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your doctor. Each episode arrives in three parts from Monday to Wednesday. Part One tackles the Big Question. Part Two answers a real dilemma sent in by a listener. Part Three puts the most common claims to the test in Myth, Fact and It’s Complicated. Have a question or dilemma you'd like us to tackle in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Dr Alex George
Guest: Dr Kathryn Bates
Topics covered
- déjà vu
- brain science
- memory
- psychology
- friendship
Keywords
- déjà vu
- science
- brain
- memory
- psychology
- mental health
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