Steven Levithan

@slev

Joined over 4 years ago

I'm a multisensory aphantasic who worked in tech for 17 years — in Silicon Valley, Washington DC, Tokyo, and Baghdad — and have coauthored two programming books. These days I’m a nomad and exploring new interests like teaching, writing, art, and language. I write about my experiences and interests at <a href="https://slev.life/" rel="noopener">Life After Tech</a>.

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Steven LevithanArticleover 4 years ago

3 Things I Learned From Having Multisensory Aphantasia That Changed My Understanding Of The World

My journey understanding the cognitive profiles of aphantasia and hyperphantasia started when I learned at age 30 that most of you have a superpower I don’t.

Steven LevithanDiscussionover 4 years ago

What realizations have you had since learning about aphantasia?

Learning about varying mental imagery has reshaped my understanding of how others experience decisions, especially in cooking and dining.