Multisensory aphantasia is characterized by the absence of mental imagery across two or more sensory modalities (visual, auditory, gustatory, olfactory, tactile, or motor). Affecting approximately 25% of those with visual aphantasia, this broader form reflects a more comprehensive ‘sensory-free imagination.’
Like single-sensory forms, multisensory aphantasia can be congenital or acquired. Understanding this variation provides valuable insights into how the brain processes and integrates different types of sensory information and memory.
On this page, you’ll find aphantasia research, personal stories, and community discussions about multisensory aphantasia.
