Subjective Realities: How the Way We Imagine Shapes Who We Are

A neuroscientist reveals how no two people think or imagine the same way, and what the surprising differences in our mental worlds can teach us about ourselves and one another

The way each person interprets and models reality is remarkably different. Some see vivid mental images when they close their eyes and can play entire conversations back like a recording. Others experience only blankness or silence. Uncovering your own mental quirks can take some detective work; the only way to find ou...