January 2016 PMID 26383091

Reflections on aphantasia.

Adam Zeman, Michaela Dewar, Sergio Della Sala

Mentions

19
Peak: 2 in Apr 2023
across 5 sources since Feb 2021

Extended reach

17,542
potential audience

Total likes

158

Video views

12,888

Mentions per month

Feb 2021 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News10 articles
  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Bluesky1 posts
  • Facebook1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect a mix of curiosity and personal reflection, such as a post mentioning trying a new approach to understanding aphantasia and another referencing personal videos on the condition. The tone varies from casual curiosity to active participation, highlighting a moderate overall interest and engagement level without strong agreement or revolutionary impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts show mixed reactions, with some indifference or neutrality towards the publication.

InterestModerate interest

Several posts express curiosity and a desire to explore or learn more about aphantasia, indicating moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include intentions to try approaches, start discussions, or share personal experiences, reflecting some active engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall tone suggests the publication is somewhat influential in prompting conversations, but not profoundly transformative for all participants.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses aphantasia, a condition where people cannot create mental images consciously, and explores how this affects their experiences and perceptions.
  • It reflects on the personal and broader implications of lacking visual imagination, including differences in memory, creativity, and day-to-day mental life.
  • The author considers how understanding aphantasia can deepen our appreciation of the diversity in human cognition and mental processes.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Andrew Conner
@connerdelights · X

@techgnostic @VividVoid_ @alex_with_ease @the_wilderless I also want to give @sashachapin's approach a try to see how malleable this trait is. https://t.co/cYGSMReHp3

Jun 26, 2025 · 6 likes · 3,616 followers View post →
Edimilson dos Santos Gonçalves
@edmilsonkurosak · X

Gente, estou começando um canal para falar mais, focadamente, sobre psicologia, cognição e neurociências. Se você é estudante de psico ou psicologe, se inscreve lá para dar uma força! : ) https://t.co/uNWIuHR6Ux

Apr 10, 2023 · 4 likes · 192 followers View post →
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@sarahabuuuu · X

Reflections on Aphantasia

Feb 18, 2023 · 371 followers View post →
Edimilson dos Santos Gonçalves
@edmilsonkurosak · X

@WonderWanny O nome dessa condição é afantasia. Fiz um vídeo falando sobre a algum tempo: https://t.co/Vt35MAYjwx

Jun 3, 2023 · 192 followers View post →
Danebythecoast
@Danebythecoast · X

@nette_wolke @Pummelbart

Jul 16, 2022 · 174 followers View post →
наб
@nabijaczleweli.xyz · Bluesky

more reflections on aphantasia (and being autistic i suppose) https://nabijaczleweli.xyz/content/blogn_t/019-aphantasia.html

Sep 18, 2025 View post →

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наб
@nabijaczleweli.xyz · Bluesky

more reflections on aphantasia (and being autistic i suppose) https://nabijaczleweli.xyz/content/blogn_t/019-aphantasia.html

Sep 18, 2025 View post →
Andrew Conner
@connerdelights · X

@techgnostic @VividVoid_ @alex_with_ease @the_wilderless I also want to give @sashachapin's approach a try to see how malleable this trait is. https://t.co/cYGSMReHp3

Jun 26, 2025 · 6 likes · 3,616 followers View post →
Edimilson dos Santos Gonçalves
@edmilsonkurosak · X

@WonderWanny O nome dessa condição é afantasia. Fiz um vídeo falando sobre a algum tempo: https://t.co/Vt35MAYjwx

Jun 3, 2023 · 192 followers View post →
Edimilson dos Santos Gonçalves
@edmilsonkurosak · X

Gente, estou começando um canal para falar mais, focadamente, sobre psicologia, cognição e neurociências. Se você é estudante de psico ou psicologe, se inscreve lá para dar uma força! : ) https://t.co/uNWIuHR6Ux

Apr 10, 2023 · 4 likes · 192 followers View post →
$ ♡
@sarahabuuuu · X

Reflections on Aphantasia

Feb 18, 2023 · 371 followers View post →
Danebythecoast
@Danebythecoast · X

@nette_wolke @Pummelbart

Jul 16, 2022 · 174 followers View post →
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