Prosopagnosia

Aphantasia is the inability to visualize. Prosopagnosia, or face blindness, is characterized by difficulty or inability to recognize familiar faces. Research suggests lifelong aphantasia may be associated with weaker face recognition. However, further research suggests no increased prevalence of prosopagnosia in aphantasia. Discover more.

Aphantasia and Hyperphantasia: What We Know After a Decade of Research
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Aphantasia and Hyperphantasia: What We Know After a Decade of Research

Since 2015, "aphantasia" has reshaped our understanding of imagination, revealing that not everyone visualizes mentally. This discovery, along with "hyperphantasia," highlights the diverse nature of human imagination.

over 1 year agoby Tom Ebeyer and
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Recognizing people

almost 3 years agoViolet

Struggling to recognize faces after time apart? Share your tips and experiences on how you navigate these challenges!

Failed Meeting in the Square
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Failed Meeting in the Square

Do you remember the faces of the people you meet? A failed meeting in the square turned discovery of aphantasia.

about 6 years agoby Dianna Moylan

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