I don’t know how I missed this, but Christina Farr at CNBC wrote an article about her experience with aphantasia about a week ago. The article includes some questions asked of Blake Ross. I also appreciate that Christina is optimistic about the condition, and she is aware of the potential benefits, which appear to be […]
What Happens When You Stop Practicing?
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Is Aphantasia a Superpower?
I’ve thought about this quite a bit, but could aphantasia actually be an evolutionary advantage? I can’t be the only person with this condition who is convinced it provides a superpower. I am able to sit and think about absolutely nothing except the environment around me at will. It’s like having the ability to meditate […]
Comparing Memories With and Without Aphantasia
Here is a great video of a husband (without aphantasia) and a wife who has aphantasia comparing how their memories work. Very fascinating! Check it out here.
What It’s Like Discovering You Have Aphantasia
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Student Article on Aphantasia
We found an interesting article about aphantasia that was recently published in the Daily Collegian, a student paper at Penn State. A student named Cassandra Kidwell discovered she has the condition. It’s good that additional attention is being brought to aphantasia. Bravo Cassandra! As further research and reporting takes place, we can all learn how […]
The Downside
While there are many advantages to aphantasia, the downsides are just as real. For example, my episodic memory is basically non-existent. Most nights, before I put my oldest daughter down to bed, she asks me to tell her about “when she was a baby.” This exercise is nearly impossible for me without visual aids. While […]
Improving My Dreams
Last night I performed my dream routine. I grabbed a bottle of corona (no pun intended given the current environment) with a lime wedge, and used it to wash down all of the supplements listed in our basic membership section. As I prepared for bed, I put on some isochronic theta tones set to “loop” […]