The Shape of Things Unseen
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What’s it about?
A neurologist reveals how your brain constructs the hidden universe of imagination—from vivid mental images to the surprising condition of aphantasia—and why this shapes your creativity, memory, and sense of self.
You’ll learn
- Imagination is a biological capacity, not a luxury
- Mental imagery activates the same brain regions as sight
- Aphantasia reveals a spectrum of inner experience
- Imagination drives creativity, culture, and mental health