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In 'Do I Know You?,' a science reporter tackles her own face blindness

NPR's Book of the Day

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Unique Conscious Experience, Diverse Experiences in the Same Environment

Individuals can have vastly different experiences of consciousness, such as lacking an inner monologue, inability to visualize, perform mental time travel, or distinguish faces easily. This diversity is often unknown to the individual, leading to misconceptions about their abilities. The author emphasizes the significant differences in conscious experiences among people, highlighting that individuals may perceive and experience the world differently despite sharing the same objective reality.

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