Synesthesia
What causes some people to hear colors and see sounds?
4.5 (30)
31 mins
Explore the fascinating world of synesthesia, where the senses mix up in unique ways. Discover how genetics and brain wiring contribute to different forms of synesthesia, such as associating letters with colors or sounds with tastes.
Ep 1:
Can Certain Sounds Trigger Taste Sensations in the Mouth?
Ep 2:
Do Some Synesthetes Only See Colors in One Language?
Ep 3:
How Do Sounds Trigger Colors for Some People?
Ep 4:
Why Do Some People Link Letters & Numbers With Colors?
Ep 5:
Can LSD Trigger Synesthesia?
Ep 6:
Do Synesthetic Colors Appear in the Mind or in Space?
Ep 7:
How Synesthesia Adapts to New Experiences
Ep 8:
How Might Genes Be Connected to Synesthesia?
Ep 9:
Which Brain Areas Help Create Synesthesia?
Discussions (10)
Scott
Level 9 · 10 mo agoSo learning Japanese gives free 4K visuals? I might have to return my new monitor if that’s the case.
Gus
Level 4 · 10 mo agoDude thinking it changes nothing is just wrong
Craig
Level 4 · 10 mo agoThat 2011 study on cross activation is spot on. The proximity of those brain regions definitely explains why the color associations are so consistent.
