National Geographic
June 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Picture an apple in your mind. Do you see its color? Its shape? If you're struggling, you might have a condition known as aphantasia. 🍏
The term was first coined in 2015, and people with aphantasia—or aphants—say they can't fully visualize images in their mind’s eye. While some researchers are skeptical, others believe that the condition sheds light on how human perception and imagination have evolved and continue to do so. Share this with any aphants you know: https://on.natgeo.com/BRWA2025061911
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