On aphantasia:

“I dream, but not in pictures”

“I can write entire articles, documents, or conference talks in my head while out for a run. It’s usually quicker for me to create content in this way than sit at a computer and think about it. I can come in from a run and type out 2,000 words, transferring what I’ve written in my head to the document.”

First time I’ve heard how I experience the world described in words! Also why I take photos.

https://rachelandrew.co.uk/archives/2024/04/21/on-having-no-visual-memory/

#Aphantsia

On having no visual memory – Rachel Andrew

It was a shock to me to have recently found out that when people say ‘imagine.. in your mind’s eye’ that weren’t they being metaphorical. That it’s literal and people do ‘see things’ in their minds. I see only black. Maybe a tunnel of light if I try very, very hard.

@skinnylatte wow. I'm the other way. I see and manipulate things in my mind. Everybody's different!

I'm surprised to hear you say this because you crush it with photography!