Why do we go in circles when we get lost? Detailed answer

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Why do we go in circles when we get lost?

There is one sure way to win the argument! Invite someone to walk blindfolded on the sidewalk, never getting off it. For sure, the one with whom you argue will lose, because soon after the start of the movement, he will begin to walk in circles. People who get lost in fog or during a blizzard often walk for many hours, being completely sure that they are going in a straight line. After a while, they return to where they came from.

And the reason that we cannot walk in a straight line without the help of vision is the asymmetry of our body. This means that there is no complete balance between the right and left halves of our body. For example, the heart is on the left, the liver is on the right. The skeleton is also asymmetrical. The back is not perfectly straight. Our feet are also not the same size. All this means that the muscular system of our body is asymmetrical and unbalanced.

Since our muscles on the right and left are different, this also affects how we walk, our gait. If we close our eyes, then our gait will depend on the muscles and structure of our body, and one side will make us turn in a certain direction. We end up going in circles.

By the way, this applies not only to our legs, but also to our hands. Experiments were made during which blindfolded people tried to drive a car. After about 20 seconds, all participants in the experiment began to move off the road! That's a compelling reason to keep our eyes open when we're walking or driving!

Author: Likum A.

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