Anauralia: what's it like to have no inner monologue?Anauralia: what's it like to have no inner monologue?
All In The Mind
How clear is your inner voice? Do you internally narrate your life? And do you get songs stuck in your head? Almost all of us can imagine sounds in our minds. But a small part of the population don't have internal auditory imagery — a phenomenon called anauralia. Today, we explore the experience of anauralia, in an episode from Radio New Zealand's Our Changing World. Our Changing World is produced and presented by Claire Concannon and Ellen Rykers for RNZ. The original version of this episode was first broadcast on RNZ as The puzzle of the silent mind. Special thanks to Auckland University Student Chamber Orchestra, for allowing use of their recording of Beethoven's 5th symphony.
29:06•16 Nov 2024
Anauralia: Living Without an Inner Voice
Episode Overview
- Anauralia is the absence of internal auditory imagery.
- People with Anauralia think and reflect abstractly without an inner voice.
- Research shows a connection between Anauralia and Aphantasia.
- Different cognitive strategies are used by those with Anauralia.
- Neurodiversity is celebrated as a dimension of individual difference.
“I think we should embrace this kind of neurodiverse world that we live in, right? I think it's amazing”
Ever wondered what it's like to have no inner monologue? This episode of 'All In The Mind' dives into the fascinating phenomenon of Anauralia, where people don't have internal auditory imagery. Hosted by Sana Kadar, with contributions from science reporter Clare Concanon of Radio New Zealand's 'Our Changing World', the episode features interviews with experts and individuals who experience Anauralia.
Sanghyun Kim, a PhD candidate, shares his unique perspective on living without an inner voice, while Professor Tony Lambert discusses the cognitive and psychological implications of this condition. The episode also touches on related phenomena like Aphantasia, the absence of visual imagery, and explores how these conditions affect memory, imagination, and daily life. With light-hearted anecdotes and deep scientific insights, this episode offers a unique look into the diverse ways our brains work.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion about the silent minds among us.
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