@ljc129 · Joined November 2025
On “Do We Become More Aphantasic With Age? A Hungarian Research Team Has Some Surprising Answers”
Maybe the better word would be nonphantasic rather than aphantasic. This would imply not a lack of imagery or deficit, but an other-than-pictorial way of thinking
On “3 Things I Learned From Having Multisensory Aphantasia That Changed My Understanding Of The World”
You are not alone. I am aphantasic as well. I am nearly totally aphantasic as well. I didn't realize until a few months ago at age 71. Up until then I was unaware that any of these extra abilities. I do feel cheated a bit that I can't have these experiences, but I can still love, imagine, create and interact with others. It makes my social interactions with others that much more precious.
On “Unconscious Imagery in Aphantasia: Understanding The Scientific Debate”
This a great article. It clearly explains how I "see" in my mind. It is indeed imageless imagery. I use it all the time. That's how I relive memories. Thank you for putting a positive spin on aphantasia.
On “Do people actually project an image over their mind when their eyes are closed?”
I'm like you. I don't see an image, but if you ask me to visualize an apple, I can bring up a memory of an apple and know what it looks like. The "image" is "far away", just out of reach, but even though I don't actually see it, I know it's there. Someone likened to having the data/information, but the monitor is turned off.