April 10, 2008
April 10
I’ve gotten all twittery over yet another cool brain thing. Yes, I’m a dork, but that’s beside the point. The cool brain thing? Synesthesia. Go here for some fascinating videos that show how people can taste words, see numbers, the possible origins of language, how metaphors are connected to synesthesia and more!
My niece actually has synesthesia. She hears music in colors. How fun would that be?
I, of course, don’t have synesthesia. Just like I don’t have any form of ESP, precognitive dreams, or alas, even very much intuition. So I’ve got phenomena envy. I even had an opportunity for a near-death experience, but no go. No white light, no tunnel, no nothing. Sometimes it sucks being me.
How about you? Any synesthetes out there? Do you know anyone with the condition? Can I borrow their brain for a bit?
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Well, don’t feel lonely…I don’t have it either!! Although it would be very cool to see these things! I have had a couple of precognitive dreams…but nothing big…same with ESP..although I don’t think of it as ESP…sometimes a person will just pop into my brain…most of the time when this happens there is something happening with them…sometimes it is a big thing…a friend’s dad almost died on the operating table…other times nothing big…just a really bad day…I have learned when I get these I call to check up and cheer up the person :)
April 14th, 2008 at 9:59 amGlenice, I know, it’s not fair. Although I think you kinda qualify with those “just pop into my brain” things. :) And for what it’s worth - you cheer me up every time you post.
April 14th, 2008 at 4:36 pmI get those ‘pop into my brain things’ too - do you want to borrow my brain??? *grin*
Interesting post Jo - never heard of that before. Have a good week!
April 16th, 2008 at 1:58 amWilla, I’d be afraid to borrow your brain!
You have a good week, too!
April 16th, 2008 at 6:52 amSee? You do have intuition after all! Lol!
April 16th, 2008 at 11:33 am