Episode
Short Stuff: Semantic Satiation
15:05
Published: Wed Mar 22 2023
Description
You know when you read a word over and over it starts to lose its meaning? There’s a term for that and why it happens is fascinating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
In their podcast, How to Money, two best friends cover practical topics like buying vs renting, saving money at the grocery store, and maximizing income potential to help listeners make informed financial decisions in the current economic environment.
00:00 - 01:15 (01:15)
Summary
In their podcast, How to Money, two best friends cover practical topics like buying vs renting, saving money at the grocery store, and maximizing income potential to help listeners make informed financial decisions in the current economic environment.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Semantic Satiation
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Familiar words trigger the recall of memories and emotions linked to it.
01:15 - 05:55 (04:39)
Summary
Familiar words trigger the recall of memories and emotions linked to it. Repeated exposure to it can lead to a loss of that familiarity and make the word appear like meaningless symbols.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Semantic Satiation
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The brain can get burnt out on hearing the same thing over and over again resulting in semantic satiation.
05:55 - 13:08 (07:12)
Summary
The brain can get burnt out on hearing the same thing over and over again resulting in semantic satiation. This can happen quickly if a song is overplayed on the radio or if someone listens to the same music for extended periods of time.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Semantic Satiation
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast talks about the psychological phenomenon known as semantic satiation, where repeating a word over and over again can desensitize a person to the emotions associated with it.
13:08 - 14:47 (01:39)
Summary
This podcast talks about the psychological phenomenon known as semantic satiation, where repeating a word over and over again can desensitize a person to the emotions associated with it. The speaker explains how it was discovered and the possible implications for treating mental health conditions like stuttering or anxiety.