New theory suggests attention flickers between competing sights like a strobe light

When you look at the world around you, it might feel like your eyes and brain work in perfect sync—taking in a smooth, continuous stream of information. But according to new research led by cognitive neuroscientist Prof. Ayelet N. Landau from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, that’s not quite how the brain works. Instead, attention behaves more like a strobe light: flickering in and out at a steady rhythm.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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