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Parapersonal Space and its Effect on Our Perception of the World
36:23 - 42:12 (05:48)
The parapersonal space (PPS) is a region of space immediately surrounding our bodies that is thought to play a crucial role in how we perceive and interact with the world around us. However, certain neurological conditions or situations, like claustrophobia, can negatively impact our experience of PPS.
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This podcast discusses how people's parapersonal space can merge under certain conditions, leading to synchronized movements and physical contact.
36:23 - 39:42 (03:19)
Summary
This podcast discusses how people's parapersonal space can merge under certain conditions, leading to synchronized movements and physical contact. The host uses synchronized swimming as an example, but notes that this phenomenon is not limited to that activity.
ChapterParapersonal Space and its Effect on Our Perception of the World
EpisodePeripersonal Space: Humans’ Got Talent
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The parapersonal space around our body plays a significant role in how we perceive confined spaces.
39:42 - 42:12 (02:29)
Summary
The parapersonal space around our body plays a significant role in how we perceive confined spaces. The temporary shrinkage of this space around a limb can cause discomfort, similar to the violation of this space during traumatic events like being buried alive.