Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
Ep59 "Do you visualize like I do?"
May 20, 2024
Guest Ed Catmull, Pixar founder, discusses internal visual experiences, challenging universal visualization norms. Delve into Pixar's history, cognitive differences in visualization, Catmull's aphantasia discovery, and the power of art in education. Explore diverse inner worlds and the spectrum of visualization abilities.
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Quick takeaways
- Internal experiences of visual imagery vary widely, from hyperphantasia to aphantasia, impacting creativity and perception.
- Diverse sensory experiences and cognitive functions shape individual perspectives beyond visual imagery.
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Different Experiences of Visual Imagery
The podcast explores the spectrum of visual imagery experiences people have, ranging from hyperphantasia to aphantasia. Individuals like Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar, who was aphantasic, couldn't visualize mental images, while artists such as Glenn Keene, who was hyperphantasic, felt their drawings deeply. The episode delves into the implications of these diverse internal experiences and how they manifest in areas like art and engineering.
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