Exploring the Spectrum of Human Visualization: Aphantasia and Beyond

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The ability to visualize images in the mind is a fascinating and varied experience. Some people can vividly see colors, shapes, and detailed images, while others only perceive a void of blackness. A quick test to gauge this ability is to close your eyes and imagine a polar bear. Do you see the bear or do you just think about what it looks like? This phenomenon was the subject of a recent discussion on social media, where users shared their personal experiences.

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The discussion revealed a wide range of experiences. One user mentioned that they don’t need to close their eyes to visualize images, as the images appear in their mind, not in front of their eyes. They can see the blackness of their eyelids simultaneously with the mental image…

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