Synesthesia—seeing sounds, hearing colours: One of Lynne Malcolm's favourite programsSynesthesia—seeing sounds, hearing colours: One of Lynne Malcolm's favourite programs
All In The Mind
For some people the number six is red and music evokes a range of colours and shapes. Seeing sounds and hearing colours is one type of synesthesia—where the senses are crossed. Meet an 11-year-old girl who was surprised to find out that not everyone sees colourful auras around people, and who feels that numbers have colours and personalities.
50:38•13 Dec 2020
Synesthesia: When Your Senses Play Tricks on You
“Seeing sounds and hearing colours is one type of synesthesia—where the senses are crossed.”
Imagine a world where numbers have personalities, or music paints a vivid landscape of colors in your mind. This episode of 'All In The Mind' takes you on a journey into the intriguing phenomenon of synesthesia. Host Lynne Malcolm introduces us to an 11-year-old girl who sees colorful auras around people and associates numbers with specific hues and traits. You'll also meet a student who designed a colored calculator to manage her math anxiety, blending creativity with coping mechanisms.
To dive deeper into the science behind these sensory crossovers, Associate Professor Anina Rich from Macquarie University shares her expertise on how synesthesia works and its impact on perception, memory, and learning. The episode doesn't stop at the scientific; it also touches on the philosophical questions raised by this unique condition. Can we truly experience two senses at once?
Whether you're curious about the mechanics of the brain or fascinated by unique human experiences, this episode promises to be an eye-opener.
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