

Ep33 "Why do they start sprinters with a bang instead of a flash?"
9 snips Nov 6, 2023
Delve into the mysteries of time perception with David Eagleman as he explores the use of a gun at the Olympics, the challenges our brains face in accurately perceiving time, the potential for using a flash of light to start a race, and how the brain synchronizes sensory information to create our conscious perception of the world. Discover the phenomenon of temporal recalibration, its connection to schizophrenia, and the potential implications for understanding the brain's construction of reality.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Timing and Perception: Exploring Questions and Connections
01:53 • 10min
Exploring the Delay in Reaction Times: Gun vs. Flash of Light
11:59 • 5min
Synchronizing Sensory Information for Conscious Perception
16:35 • 12min
How the Brain Synchronizes Incoming Signals and Determines Causality
28:47 • 6min
Temporal Recalibration and Illusory Reversal of Action and Effect
34:38 • 10min
Understanding Timing and its Implications for Schizophrenia
44:22 • 4min