why staring at a video then looking away keeps the last frame in your mind longer than if you continue looking at it

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Is it just because the brain is filling in the gaps?

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Generally this happens with very bright screens and/or very dark rooms. Its literally the frame being burned into your retina for a few seconds until it recovers.

Its the same concept as when looking at the sun and then looking away, you can still see the sun. The difference there is just that the sun is so bright that this burn can be permanent.

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