Motion Adaptation

Motion adaptation is the brain's ability to adjust how it perceives movement based on recent visual experiences. When you observe motion over time—such as scrolling through a video or moving through a scene—your visual system adapts to that motion, helping you more accurately perceive new movements. This process reduces the influence of consistent motion patterns, preventing sensory overload and allowing your brain to prioritize detecting novel or important movements in your environment. Essentially, motion adaptation fine-tunes your visual sensitivity, ensuring your perception remains clear and responsive amid ongoing motion stimuli.