What Is the Term for the Phenomenon of Experiencing the Same Situation Twice?

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The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of experiencing a situation that feels familiar, often referred to as déjà vu. Participants explore various interpretations and related concepts, including psychological terms and cultural references, while sharing personal anecdotes and humorous observations.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest the term "déjà vu" as the psychological phenomenon being referenced.
  • Others humorously point out similar feelings of familiarity regarding posts in the thread itself.
  • A participant mentions "vuja day," a term suggesting the opposite of déjà vu, implying a sense of experiencing something new.
  • There are references to cultural phenomena, such as the movie "Groundhog Day," in relation to repetitive experiences.
  • One participant raises a question about the term for a "dream within a dream," linking it to the broader theme of familiarity.
  • Some posts express frustration or amusement at the repetitive nature of the discussion, indicating a playful meta-commentary on the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the term "déjà vu" for the phenomenon discussed, but there are competing interpretations and humorous takes on the concept, such as "vuja day" and references to cultural examples. The discussion remains light-hearted and somewhat unresolved regarding the broader implications of these experiences.

Contextual Notes

Some posts contain playful or nonsensical elements, and there are instances of participants referencing previous threads or posts, which may contribute to the sense of déjà vu in the discussion itself.

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Readers interested in psychological phenomena, cultural references, or humorous takes on repetitive experiences may find this discussion engaging.

  • #31
KalamMekhar said:
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Office_Shredder said:
?uv ejaD

Those made me snort coke up my nose.

Wait! No! That's not what I meant!
 
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  • #32
BobG said:
Those made me snort coke up my nose.

Dude, on a Monday? Save it for the weekends.
 
  • #33
Jack21222 said:
Dude, on a Monday? Save it for the weekends.
Weekends? What kind of artificial time-division does that entail? Do people restrict their abuse of opiates to Wednesday and Thursday?
 
  • #34
turbo-1 said:
Weekends? What kind of artificial time-division does that entail? Do people restrict their abuse of opiates to Wednesday and Thursday?
Usually not. However, brain surgeons, airline pilots, etc. ought to.
 
  • #35
Do people restrict their abuse of opiates to Wednesday and Thursday?

Jimmy Snyder said:
Usually not. However, brain surgeons, airline pilots, etc. ought to.

In that case, I guess my brain surgery can wait until Friday
 
  • #36
turbo-1 said:
Weekends? What kind of artificial time-division does that entail? Do people restrict their abuse of opiates to Wednesday and Thursday?

It's only abuse if done on Wednesday and Thursday.
 
  • #37
AUK 1138 said:
Leave it to physics kids to make the same tired joke over, and over again.

Now, This is familiar. Physics peoples being picked on for their social underdevelopment. Why does society treat us subhuman?
 
  • #38
Yesterday night I had a horrible dream within a dream which looked very much familiar and I felt I have had it before many years ago. It was obviously a deja vu. What is the term for 'a dream within a dream'? Double dream, or dual dream?

By the way, it seems there is a lot of deja vu going on around the world!
 
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