The Mystery of Déjà Vu: Pattern or Glitch?
Imagine this: You’re walking into a coffee shop you’ve never visited before. The smell of roasted beans hits you, the hum of the espresso machine fills the air, and suddenly, a wave of certainty washes over you. You know exactly where the barista will turn, you know the customer at the counter will order a latte, and you know you’ll trip slightly on the rug. It feels like a memory, vivid and sharp, yet you know logically you’ve never been here. You are experiencing déjà vu—the French term for “already seen.”
