Unexplainable Making Sense: Sight unseen
Mar 30, 2022
The podcast dives into the intriguing realm of mental imagery and its emotional power. It discusses aphantasia, the inability to visualize, and how it affects creativity and perception. Personal stories illustrate the varied experiences of those living with this condition. The conversation also examines sensory inclusivity, emphasizing the need for accommodating environments. Listeners gain insight into time management challenges and discover tools to reclaim precious moments. This exploration of imagination and sensory experience opens new perspectives on mental processes.
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Alice's Aphantasia Discovery
- Alice Coles discovered aphantasia through a YouTube video.
- She then realized she couldn't visualize images, unlike her family and friends.
Naming Aphantasia
- Aphantasia, the inability to visualize, was named by Adam Zeman.
- The term derives from Aristotle's "phantasia," meaning imagination.
Patient MX's Case
- Patient MX lost his ability to visualize after cardiac surgery.
- Despite this, his vision and working memory remained intact.