Two brains: One visualizes too much, the other not at all | CNN
Aphantasia and hyperphantasia bring unique challenges and strengths, illustrating the variability of human brain processes.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Aphantasia, a condition where individuals are unable to visualize mental images, is a rare but not disabling phenomenon. Mary Wathen, from England, is one such person. On the opposite end is hyperphantasia, experiencing vivid imagery often linked to the arts. Research indicates aphantasia may be linked to family genetics and can impact memory and sensory processing. While aphantasia may make living in the moment easier, hyperphantasia may lead to overthinking and vulnerability to PTSD. Both conditions come with their own challenges and strengths, highlighting the diverse ways human brains process information.
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- Mary Wathen
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