Why Your Brain Thinks You’re Poisoned: The Real Science of Motion Sickness

13/12/2025 13 min

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Episode Synopsis

Why do some people thrive on boats and VR headsets while others turn green in seconds? 🤢In this episode, we break down the surprising neuroscience behind motion sickness—a glitch in your brain’s prediction system, not your stomach. From genetic variants and hormonal cycles to the rise of VR-induced “cybersickness,” we explore the cutting-edge research rewriting what we know about this ancient biological response.We also dive into how scientists used galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) to manually induce motion sickness—proving the sensory-conflict theory once and for all. And yes, we answer the big question: What actually works to fix it? #MotionSickness #Neuroscience #VR #Cybersickness #Genetics #SciencePodcast #TechAndBody #BrainGlitch 🧠⚡

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