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Consciousness Is More Diverse Than Anyone Knew

Curt Jaimungal · May 23, 2026

Ever wondered why some people visualize a vivid apple when they close their eyes while others simply *know* it's there—without seeing anything at all? Dive into the hidden diversity of human consciousness through aphantasia and inner monologue, two radically different ways minds can work that most of us never even knew existed. This conversation with cognitive scientists reveals just how varied the landscape of awareness actually is, challenging everything you thought you knew about how thinking works.

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