I was doomscrolling insta and a video came up about aphantasia.
Rather than explain what it is badly I found this:
Aphantasia is a condition in which people do not visualize, or see, images in their minds. This rare way of processing information and recalling memories affects about four percent of people. Close your eyes and imagine a fluffy cat. What color is the cat? What is the cat doing? When asked such questions, many people will conjure up a lifelike visual image. But others do not. People with aphantasia know they are thinking of a cat. They can even describe what a cat generally looks like. But they do so without “seeing” a cat in their mind. Instead of using their ‘mind’s eye,’ someone with aphantasia may think using words, numbers or ideas.
Brain scans show that people with aphantasia respond differently to sounds than people who use mental images.
I can’t see images and my very small poll IRL hasn’t found anyone who does see images.
IABU - you can see in images and it is rare
IANBU - you can’t see images and can’t believe it’s that rare