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What we no longer see because the wondrous becomes ordinary so quickly
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Christiaan Weijts writes that humans adapt rapidly to strange or frightening situations, such as dense fog on Mount Snowdon or driving on the left in England, often becoming blind to wonder through habituation. During a hike in Wales, he experienced panic that turned into calm acceptance, illustrating how the brain normalizes new environments quickly. While this biological process is efficient, it frustrates the author because it swiftly covers initial amazement with everyday routine, causing people to stop noticing the extraordinary aspects of their surroundings.
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