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May 16

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Neuroscience

Synesthesia and Cross-Sensory Perception

Synesthesia is a neurological condition where stimulation of one sense triggers automatic experiences in another. People might see colors when hearing music, taste shapes, or associate numbers with personalities. About 4% of the population has some form of synesthesia, and it often runs in families.

Did you know?

Vladimir Nabokov and Pharrell Williams both have synesthesia!

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