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Ep106 "What happens when brains watch movies?" (with Jeffrey Zacks)

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Understanding Time and Suspense in Film

This chapter investigates how the brain processes various timescales during cinematic experiences, focusing on the creation of suspense and tension by filmmakers. It discusses the implications of memory encoding, as viewers often misremember film events as real experiences, and how this shapes cognition and understanding. By examining films like 'The Shining', the chapter reveals the psychological principles filmmakers exploit to engage audiences and evoke emotional responses.

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