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Explore the cutting-edge developments in aphantasia research with our specialized selection of Science Articles at Aphantasia Network. Delve into the latest discoveries, breakthroughs, and comprehensive studies that shed light on this fascinating cognitive phenomenon. For researchers and scientists passionate about exploring aphantasia, we provide a platform to share and publish your groundbreaking findings. Interested in contributing? Learn how you can publish your research with us and help expand our understanding.

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Pseudo-Hallucinations and Aphantasia
Ganzflicker is known to elicit the experience of pseudo-hallucinations... But how is it that some people see complex hallucinations such as "old stone castles"?
Reshanne Reeder
on June 23, 2021
can't form mental pictures
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Aphantasia Explained: Some People Can’t Form Mental Pictures
How do you draw from memory if you can't form mental pictures? Evidently, you don’t need to “see” with the mind’s eye to carry-out these tasks.
Dr Zoë Pounder
on June 10, 2021
extreme imagination update
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Extreme Imagination Update
Does aphantasia imply an absence of imagination? Dr. Adam Zeman answers three common questions in discussions of extreme imagination.
on May 24, 2021
switching the focus
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Switching The Focus From Visual Imagery
A case for studying mental imagery as a whole
on February 19, 2021
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Shocking Insights: What Electrical Stimulation Tells Us About How We Visualize
Why might your mind's eye be blind while your friend can picture crystal-clear images? Shocking insights into the known neurodifferences in imagery vividness.
Mike Perrotta
on February 10, 2021
seeing with the mind's eye
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Seeing With the Mind’s Eye
Not everyone sees their past or future in the same way. These invisible differences may apply to almost every aspect of thinking.
Peter Moleman
on November 23, 2020
history of aphantasia
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History of Aphantasia
Aphantasia, the inability to voluntarily form mental images, was first described by Francis Galton in 1880 but largely remained unstudied until 2015, when Professor Adam Zeman of the University of Exeter coined the term and began his research, bringing renewed scientific and public attention to this fascinating aspect of human cognition. The concept traces back to Aristotle's "phantasia" from 340 BC, establishing a rich historical foundation for understanding individual differences in mental imagery.
Tom Ebeyer and Jennifer McDougall
on March 1, 2020
mental rotation
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Mental Rotation Tasks: The Surprising Advantage of Aphantasia
Discover how people with aphantasia excel at mental rotation despite having no visual imagery. Complete these mental rotation tasks and explore the fascinating cognitive differences.
Aphantasia Network
on October 1, 2019
Binocular Rivalry, binocular rivalry aphantasia test
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How To Test For Aphantasia At Home Using Binocular Rivalry
Discover if you have aphantasia using a simple binocular rivalry test you can do at home. Learn about objective measurement techniques and what your results could mean.
Aphantasia Network
on May 13, 2019
mind's eye, breakfast study
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Francis Galton’s Breakfast Study: The Discovery of Non-Imagers (Aphantasia)
When it comes to visualizing things in the mind's eye, our experience varies widely. Francis Galton's groundbreaking Breakfast Study revealed this phenomenon over 140 years ago, fundamentally changing how we understand visual imagery and its assessment.
Aphantasia Network
on September 1, 2018