Why Does a Word Sometimes Lose All Meaning?

The video explores semantic satiation, a phenomenon where repeated words lose meaning. Initially reported by Edward Titchener, it occurs when brain nodes responsible for word meaning become fatigued. This can also affect related words and concepts. Beyond words, semantic satiation can impair recognition of emotions and facial expressions. The video advises taking breaks during learning to avoid brain fatigue.

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