I have known for some time that I don't have a 'mind's eye' (although it took a while to appreciate that many people do have this attribute- it's difficult to recognise a difference when you have not experienced the phenomenon). I cannot visualise people's faces; places I have visited or geometric images I have seen -although generally, if I concentrate, I can reel off their characteristics. I also don't have dreams, in the visual sense. This condition appears rather variable in different people; does not seem especially rare and has received the label Aphantasia (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2083706-my-minds-eye-is-blind-so-whats-going-on-in-my-brain/). The condition is interesting and does not appear to prevent people from being successful in the arts, science and teaching. One thing I would like to suggest is that the advent of digital photography may make life much easier. I my case, my 'mind's eye' is largely replaced by an image bank.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Thursday, 2 August 2018
Aphantasia is Nothing to do with Disney?
I have known for some time that I don't have a 'mind's eye' (although it took a while to appreciate that many people do have this attribute- it's difficult to recognise a difference when you have not experienced the phenomenon). I cannot visualise people's faces; places I have visited or geometric images I have seen -although generally, if I concentrate, I can reel off their characteristics. I also don't have dreams, in the visual sense. This condition appears rather variable in different people; does not seem especially rare and has received the label Aphantasia (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2083706-my-minds-eye-is-blind-so-whats-going-on-in-my-brain/). The condition is interesting and does not appear to prevent people from being successful in the arts, science and teaching. One thing I would like to suggest is that the advent of digital photography may make life much easier. I my case, my 'mind's eye' is largely replaced by an image bank.
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