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Aphantasia: Why Some People Can't 'See' Mental Images

Quanta Magazine

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Have you ever tried to imagine something in your mind, like an apple or a place? How clear was the image for you?
Why do you think some people might find it difficult to visualize mental images? What could be some reasons behind this?
If you couldn't see mental images, how do you think it would affect your daily life or memories?

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1. What percentage of people are estimated to experience aphantasia?

2. How do people with aphantasia describe their mental imagery?

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1. Who was the neurologist that began investigating aphantasia?

2. What inspired the name 'aphantasia'?

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1. What is the VVIQ used for?

2. What does Pearson's lab use to identify aphantasia?

3. What is a potential advantage of having aphantasia?

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1. What is the main purpose of this video?

2. How does the video describe aphantasia in terms of human experience?

3. What is a key takeaway about aphantasia from the video?

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