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Scientists Discover Why Some People Can't Visualize | Aphantasia Research 2025

Can you picture an apple in your mind? For people with aphantasia, the answer is no—and neuroscience is revealing why. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Alfredo Spagna from Columbia University explains the cutting-edge brain research behind aphantasia, mental imagery, and how we all experience consciousness differently. 🧠 What You'll Learn: What happens in the brain when people visualize (or can't) The discovery of the "fusiform imagery node" and its role in mental imagery Why aphantasia challenges everything we thought about perception and memory How people with aphantasia solve problems without visualization The difference between voluntary and involuntary mental imagery Why aphantasia is NOT a disorder—it's cognitive diversity ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Alfredo Spagna 02:45 How he discovered aphantasia research 06:05 The relationship between perception, imagery & attention 09:33 Problem-solving without mental imagery 14:24 Theory of aphantasia & the fusiform imagery node 20:00 Are there real cognitive differences? 29:33 Brain connectivity findings in aphantasia 33:15 Voluntary vs involuntary mental imagery 36:24 The future of aphantasia research 46:20 Q&A: Can aphantasia be "turned on"? 52:00 Artist creativity without visualization 56:44 SDAM and autobiographical memory 👨‍🔬 ABOUT DR. ALFREDO SPAGNA: Dr. Spagna is a cognitive neuroscientist at Columbia University studying attention, perception, and mental imagery. His groundbreaking research has identified key brain networks involved in visualization and aphantasia. 🌐 DISCOVER IF YOU HAVE APHANTASIA: Take the free VVIQ assessment and join our community: 👉 https://aphantasia.com/study/vviq 🎯 JOIN THE APHANTASIA NETWORK: Get access to exclusive content, research updates, and connect with the aphantasia community: 👉 https://aphantasia.com/membership Monthly expert interviews Early access to research findings Private community forums & meetups Educational course Support the advancement of aphantasia research 📧 NEWSLETTER: Stay updated on the latest aphantasia research and community news: 👉 https://aphantasia.com/newsletter 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations with leading researchers exploring consciousness, neuroscience, and cognitive diversity. --- 🎥 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: The Aphantasia Network is the world's largest community dedicated to understanding and supporting people with aphantasia. We bridge the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience research and lived experience, featuring conversations with leading scientists, personal stories, and practical resources. --- #Aphantasia #Neuroscience #MentalImagery #CognitiveScience #BrainScience #Consciousness #Psychology #ColumbiaUniversity #ScienceCommunication #CognitiveDiversity --- © 2025 Aphantasia Network. All rights reserved. 💝 Support our mission to advance aphantasia research and awareness: 👉 https://aphantasia.com/membership Thank you for being part of our community! 🙏