About Us
Aphantasia Network
Aphantasia Network is the leading global resource and community dedicated to exploring and understanding aphantasia, a unique cognitive trait that offers insights into the diversity of human consciousness and imagination.
Our Vision
We believe that aphantasia holds the key to unlocking new discoveries about human cognition. By studying this critically important, yet often invisible difference, we can gain unprecedented insights into the unique conscious experiences we all have. Our goal is to explore what differences in imagination mean for our life, work, and wellbeing.
Our Mission
We aim to:
- Educate about aphantasia through comprehensive resources
- Connect individuals with aphantasia worldwide
- Advance research with academic collaborations
- Support individuals discovering their aphantasia
- Explore aphantasia's impact on cognition and creativity
- Promote awareness of cognitive diversity
Our Impact
Since our inception, Aphantasia Network has:
- Connected thousands of individuals with aphantasia from around the world
- Hosted 2021's landmark Extreme Imagination Conference
- Collected 1.1M+ surveys on visual imagery, the leading dataset
- Engaged 50,000+ diverse individuals for aphantasia research
- Advanced groundbreaking studies through collaborations
- Championed cognitive diversity awareness
- Supported individuals newly discovering aphantasia
and been featured in:
- The New York Times
- The Wall Street Journal
- BBC
- Forbes
- CBC
- Vice
- and many others...
This extensive reach and data collection have significantly advanced our understanding of aphantasia and brought it into the public consciousness, sparking global conversations about cognitive diversity and human imagination.
Our Story
Aphantasia Network was founded by Tom Ebeyer and Jennie McDougall in response to a significant gap in resources and support for people with aphantasia. Tom's personal experience as one of the first 21 cases of aphantasia ever studied drove him to create a space where people could learn about, connect over, and explore the implications of this unique way of thinking.
Join Us in Discovery
Whether you're exploring aphantasia for the first time, seeking to connect with others, or looking to contribute to our growing understanding of this trait, we welcome you to the Aphantasia Network.
Get involved by joining our community, participating in research, or exploring our resources. Together, we're not just reshaping the conversation around imagination and perception – we're pushing the boundaries of our understanding of human cognition itself.
Our founder on aphantasia:
Play Video about Aphantasia Tom Ebeyer