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VIDEO PUBLISHEDApril 9, 2026

No Mind’s Eye? The Fascinating Science Of Aphantasia Explained

Can you visualize mental images when you close your eyes? Or do you see nothing at all?

Dominic Grose

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Dominic has a degree from the University of Winchester in film production and is currently studying for his second degree in biology at the Open University.View full profile

Dominic has a degree from the University of Winchester in film production and is currently studying for his second degree in biology at the Open University.

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Today, we’re diving into aphantasia – a fascinating neurological condition where a person cannot use their mind's eye to form mental images. Read more about aphantasia here.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHEDApril 9, 2026

Written by Dominic Grose

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