Perception
Imagery and perception look and feel so different. Researchers are just beginning to understand why. Explore some resources on imagery and perception and the possible underlying causes of these differences, from function to neural mechanisms.
Article 'What it is like to visualize' with Apple Illusion
After staring at an apple, I saw only a blank wall. How many others have experienced this struggle with visualization?
When Your Brain Runs in Reverse: A Neuroscientist's Journey Through Aphantasia
What happens when a neuroscientist studying visual hallucinations discovers he can't visualize at all? Mac Shine's personal revelation led to groundbreaking insights about how our brains create—and fail to create—mental imagery.
Why Don't We Hallucinate Our Mental Images?
Have you ever wondered why mental images aren't as vivid as real images? What's the difference between imagining something and hallucinating it? Alexander Sulfaro joins Aphantasia Network to discuss this and more.
perception vs memory
Can neural pathways for visual perception differ from those for memory retrieval, particularly for individuals with unique visual processing?
Shocking Insights: What Electrical Stimulation Tells Us About How We Visualize
Why might your mind's eye be blind while your friend can picture crystal-clear images? Shocking insights into the known neurodifferences in imagery vividness.
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