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A Brain Area Tuned to Distance
21:59 - 31:12 (09:12)
Studies show that a portion of the brain seems uniquely tuned to distance; for instance, changes in physical spacing of objects, changes in the temporal spacing of sounds, and changes in emotional distance between people result in the same brain area being uniquely activated.
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By understanding the three dimensions that define our relationships with others, we can comprehend why it hurts when we lose them, and why it takes time to move on.
21:59 - 25:01 (03:02)
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By understanding the three dimensions that define our relationships with others, we can comprehend why it hurts when we lose them, and why it takes time to move on. Researches evaluate brain activity in different areas to study this phenomenon.
ChapterA Brain Area Tuned to Distance
EpisodeThe Science & Process of Healing from Grief
PodcastHuberman Lab
Studies show that there is a brain area responsible for distance perception between an individual and objects or other people, which is activated in different conditions such as changes in physical spacing, temporal spacing, and even emotional distance.
25:01 - 31:12 (06:10)
Summary
Studies show that there is a brain area responsible for distance perception between an individual and objects or other people, which is activated in different conditions such as changes in physical spacing, temporal spacing, and even emotional distance.