Having Aphantasia (no minds eye) or Anendophasia (no inner voice) is just a different way of perceiving the world.
Here is an article that show that even though peops have these (I know because I am both) it does not need to affect their lives. I did not even know I had these until my late 50’s.
Below is an article that shows this. A quote from the article.
“Surprisingly, within fields as varied as science, art, politics, and sports, some of the most innovative and successful figures openly acknowledge having Aphantasia.”
My brother has aphantasia but is a better artist than me. And I spend most my day in my minds eye. I have to explain to people that half the time Im looking at something I’m not actually even seeing through my eyes anymore. I completely check out like I’m dreaming
Having Aphantasia (no minds eye) or Anendophasia (no inner voice) is just a different way of perceiving the world.
Here is an article that show that even though peops have these (I know because I am both) it does not need to affect their lives. I did not even know I had these until my late 50’s. Below is an article that shows this. A quote from the article.
“Surprisingly, within fields as varied as science, art, politics, and sports, some of the most innovative and successful figures openly acknowledge having Aphantasia.”
https://www.discoverwalks.com/blog/world/20-famous-people-with-aphantasia/
My brother has aphantasia but is a better artist than me. And I spend most my day in my minds eye. I have to explain to people that half the time Im looking at something I’m not actually even seeing through my eyes anymore. I completely check out like I’m dreaming