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> I end up with the distinct impression that the spectrum of reported condition is more a function of our inability to convey and compare the inner experience,
by mcphage 7y ago
> I end up with the distinct impression that the spectrum of reported condition is more a function of our inability to convey and compare the inner experience, than of variation in the inner experience itself.
Interesting idea—which do you think is the universal inner experience, then: do you think that everybody can visualize images, just some people don't realize it, or that nobody can visualize images, and just some people are confused into thinking they can?
- the_af 7y agoThe second alternative can't be right: I know I can visualize images and I'm not confused about it :) I can picture the face of my relatives, or an animal, or my house, down to the colors. I could draw them or paint them from memory (and in fact, I'm pretty good at drawing).
- mcphage 7y agoSimilarly, the first alternative can't be right, either: I know I can't visualize images, and I'm not confused about that, either. I can't do any of those things you're describing.