The human brain is a delightful organ that not only defines our personality, but also allows us to function normally every day. This is an incredibly complex mechanism, and some of the principles of its functioning are still incomprehensible to scientists. As befits any complex mechanism, it occasionally makes mistakes. Large ones can lead to terrible consequences, small ones happen every day and we even have time to get used to them. But if you think about it, they are quite strange.
Face recognition where there are none
The part of the brain responsible for our social skills tends to overdo it. In this regard, we see faces not only of other people, but absolutely anywhere - in the clouds, on vegetables and fruits, trees and wallpaper.
Transport problems
Being in transport often drives the brain into a stupor - we are sitting still, but at the same time driving fast! When we walk or run, the brain recognizes it as movement, but transport does not always. Because of this, both problems with driving a car and the classic motion sickness in the back seat can arise.
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Disabling motor skills
In a dream, the brain turns off motor skills so that we can rest calmly, and when we wake up, turns it back on. When he does not cope with any of these tasks, problems begin - in the first case, either the person is actively tossing and turning, or even walking in his sleep, in the second, he gets the effect of "sleep paralysis", one of the most unpleasant states of consciousness.
Faith in a just world
It is characteristic of many people, on its basis the same law of karma or many ideas about the afterlife was formed. It sounds harmless enough, but in fact, the heightened form of such thinking can lead to illogical and ugly conclusions. For example, victims of rape or murder will be accused of walking or living in the wrong places or dressing inappropriately. Any crimes can be ignored, since the villain will be overtaken in one way or another by "punishment from above."
Obeying orders
Another socio-psychological problem in our brain is associated with obeying the orders of people who seem to us to be authorities. This was confirmed by a series of experiments pioneered by psychologist Stanley Milgram in 1963. Even when it comes to inflicting severe pain on an undeserving person, it is extremely difficult for people to contradict the orders of a superior person.
Dunning-Kruger effect
- this is the name of the problem in which people with a low level of qualification cannot realize this because of a given low level, make the same mistakes and consider themselves competent. Conversely, highly skilled people tend to underestimate their level and question their experience. Thus, the more we know, the less confident we are.
Memory editing
It's hard to imagine, but many of our memories are false - or filled with a lot of false details. The brain tends to alter memory so that we feel better, and not only erases memories, but also edits unpleasant moments.
False taste
It seems to us that the taste of food is determined exclusively by language, but in fact, it is largely born in the brain - on the basis of the information put together from the eyes, nose and tongue. If you put a blindfold over a person's eyes and plug his nose, he often won't be able to taste the difference between an apple and a potato.
Enjoying anger
We are taught from childhood that it is bad to be angry, but the brain often whispers just the opposite. Anger drives adrenaline through our bloodstream and makes us feel better, and the more we experience it, the easier it is to succumb to it again.
Encouraging overeating
Sometimes, after a hearty meal, the brain seems to tell us “of course, there is still room for dessert in the stomach!”, Although the stomach would be glad to desperately protest. Alas, the main brain is here - if it thinks that the food looks appetizing enough, it suppresses signals from the digestive system and pushes us to eat another bite.