Some People Can't See Mental Images. the Consequences Are Profound.
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The article discusses the phenomenon of people who cannot visualize mental images, known as aphantasia, and its profound consequences on their lives and cognition. The HN discussion is limited but suggests interest in the topic's implications.
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