A Problem Squared 117 = Visualising Hacks and Unusual Icy Snacks
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Sep 1, 2025 Discover the quirks of aphantasia and playful memory techniques while connecting with humorous tales from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Enjoy lively banter about the geometry of freeze pops and their unique tetrahedral shape, alongside delightful discussions on Malaysian snacks. The hosts share sentimental stories about fan gifts and decode a binary message of affection. Blend in a competitive yet lighthearted game of Battleship, and you have a delightful mix of humor, mathematics, and community spirit!
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Buying A Tooth After A Show
- Bec Hill recounts buying a tooth from an audience member after her show in Edinburgh.
- The exchange was a spontaneous, earnest transaction that amused and confused nearby audience members.
Aphantasia Was Scientifically Characterized Recently
- Professor Adam Zeman and colleagues formalized aphantasia after case reports and surveys starting in 2005ā2010.
- Many people with aphantasia report reduced voluntary imagery but still experience involuntary imagery and dreams.
Compensatory Strengths Accompany Low Imagery
- People with aphantasia often rate imagery vividness far lower than controls and report impacts on autobiographical memory.
- Many also identify compensatory strengths in verbal and mathematical domains.
