is the inability to voluntarily create mental images in one's mind. The phenomenon was first described by Francis Galton in 1880 but has since remained relatively unstudied
I HAVE aphantasia SO I CAN'T SEE PICTURES IN MY HEAD.
WAIT REALLY? PICTURE AN APPLE WHAT DO YOU SEE?
NOTHING!!
WAIT REALLY? PICTURE AN APPLE WHAT DO YOU SEE?
NOTHING!!
by LOOKSLIKEIMNOTOKAY November 04, 2022
Aphantasia is a misnomer, commonly referring to the inability to create pictures or images within your head. It affects less than 2% of the population. It does not affect visual memory or imagination/creativity.
A good metaphor is if you imagine your brain as a computer, your eyes as a keyboard, and your mind's eye as a monitor. The computer and keyboard still work, but the monitor is unplugged.
A good metaphor is if you imagine your brain as a computer, your eyes as a keyboard, and your mind's eye as a monitor. The computer and keyboard still work, but the monitor is unplugged.
by ShadowDev November 24, 2023