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.

Discussion

Article 'What it is like to visualize' with Apple Illusion

almost 2 years agoRon

After staring at an apple, I saw only a blank wall. How many others have experienced this struggle with visualization?

What's It Like To Be A Neuroscientist With Aphantasia? Interview with Dr. Mac Shine
Video

What's It Like To Be A Neuroscientist With Aphantasia? Interview with Dr. Mac Shine

Neuroscientist Mac Shine delves into aphantasia—a condition he personally experiences—to challenge conventional views on perception, explore the neuroscience of imagination, and draw unexpected parallels between the cognitive functions of aphantasics and large language models like ChatGPT-4.

about 2 years ago
Why Don't We Hallucinate Our Mental Images?
Video

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.

over 2 years ago
Discussion

perception vs memory

almost 3 years agoE.

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
Article

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.

over 4 years agoby Mike Perrotta

You've reached the end of content in the perception topic.