A Glitch in the Matrix? Researchers Explore Déjà Vu—And How the Brain Can Sometimes Short-Circuit

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Have you ever experienced the sudden feeling of somehow being exactly where you’ve been before, doing exactly what you swear you’ve already done? It could be while rearranging your living room, having a conversation, or simply sitting alone doing nothing.

If so, you’re not alone.