stackyFACTSThe exact moment you accidentally send an embarrassing typo to your boss, your brain imposes an involuntary speed limit on your fingers.
The exact moment you accidentally send an embarrassing typo to your boss, your brain imposes an involuntary speed limit on your fingers. Known as post-error slowing, or the Rabbitt effect, your anterior cingulate cortex detects the screw-up and slams the emergency brakes on your motor functions. It temporarily sacrifices your reaction speed in a desperate, evolutionary attempt to guarantee accuracy on your very next action, effectively turning you into a highly cautious turtle.
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