What is autopilot in a human? Like why is it that I space out when driving for example and you have no idea how you got to where you are at or when your walking around and then suddenly its like you regained Consciousness after being absent minded?

Question

What is autopilot in a human? Like why is it that I space out when driving for example and you have no idea how you got to where you are at or when your walking around and then suddenly its like you regained Consciousness after being absent minded?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Probably too specific of an answer but you might enjoy reading about [highway hypnosis](https://www.thoughtco.com/understanding-highway-hypnosis-4151811).