Synesthesia - Seeing Colors from Numbers and Shapes
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In episode 42, the hosts celebrate a podcast milestone and thank their loyal listeners before diving into the long-awaited topic of synesthesia-a phenomenon where stimulation of one sense involuntarily triggers experiences in another.
Key Points:
Definition & Etymology:
Synesthesia comes from Greek roots: "syn" (together) and "esthesia" (sensation). Unlike "anesthesia" (without sensation), synesthesia means combined or blended sensations. For example, someone might see colors when hearing music or associate numbers with specific colors.
Prevalence & Research:
Synesthesia is…
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