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Twenty Thousand Hertz

The Voice Inside

Aug 23, 2023
This podcast explores the world of inner speech, considering the various ways people think and process information. It delves into the origins and effects of inner speech, including its potential connection to voice hearing and its therapeutic use. The podcast also features a mystery sound contest and emphasizes the importance of supporting sponsors.
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Quick takeaways

  • Inner speech is just one type of inner experience among several others, including visual imagery, emotions, sensory awareness, and unsymbolized thinking.
  • Inner speech serves various functions such as problem-solving and planning, but can also be a source of distress and rumination for individuals with anxiety and depression.

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Different types of inner experiences

Inner speech is just one type of inner experience among several others. Russell Hilbert, a professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, uses a method called descriptive experience sampling to study people's inner experiences. This method involves participants carrying a beeper and recording their thoughts whenever it beeps. Through this research, it has been found that people also have experiences of visual imagery, emotions, sensory awareness, and unsymbolized thinking. These different inner experiences vary in terms of their prevalence and the ways in which they manifest in individuals.

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