Aphantasia: living with a blind mind
Can you see images in your head?
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Our brains are amazing, and indeed our ability to create mental images of objects, people, and scenes is something many of us take for granted. It turns out some individuals are simply unable to visualize these things in their minds. Yes, people who experience aphantasia cannot create mental pictures. It's like their minds are blind.
In this gallery, we explore the fascinating phenomenon that is aphantasia. Click on to learn all about it.
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