Our minds not only have soundtracks, but they also offer video entertainment by way of mental images.Those who can’t form mental images experience aphantasia, a term coined in 2015 by researchers who first identified the condition. It’s thought to affect between 2-5% of the population and affect about 1-2% of people with an inner voice.

The Mind as a Streaming Service

<ul><li>It's difficult to study inner voices because people have what he calls "presuppositions" about what's going on in their minds.</li><li>Respondents will typically describe what they think researchers want to hear rather than their genuine thoughts.</li><li>People can learn to pay closer attention if they pay close attention.</li></ul>

Investigating Inner Speech

<ul><li>There is a huge amount of variation from person to person. Some people hear inner voices that may sound like recordings while others describe it as much more vague and fuzzy.</li><li>Research from Hurlburt and other scientists has indicated that some people do not hear inner speech at all, or not according to their definition of it.</li></ul>

Not All Minds Speak Alike

Most people experience conversations and see images in their minds, though the mechanics have proven difficult to nail down.

Investigating Inner Speech

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