You've Seen This Bizarre Video Phenomenon. There's a Reason It's Suddenly Everywhere.

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Imagine yourself strapped to a chair with your head held in place by some device. The only thing you're free to move is your eyes. You hear something to your left; you'd want to turn your head left to look, or at least take a sidelong glance. Your brain sends the necessary impulses to your muscles--only you can't move.