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Adrianna Tan May 8, 2024

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/

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On having no visual memory – Rachel Andrew

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Luke Kanies

@skinnylatte I’m like 8/10 of that. I have a super minimal visualization, but I have a lot of similar compensating strategies.

My wife, otoh, is amazingly good at all the visual stuff.

I spent years being frustrated and feeling incompetent. But I’ve recently learned to be thankful for the complementary team member. At least *someone* can find things. :)