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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Have you ever noticed you can look at someone in your passenger seat while driving and talking, yet still recognize a red light out of your peripheral vision and respond to it? Your brain is well adapted to processing and responding to everything within your field of vision. You are focused on both your driving and your passenger, even though one is more centrally focused.