Aphantasia: The reason I am unable to visualize my children.

An examination of the literature on the phenomenon indicates that those who are unable to visualize anything in their minds are most likely among the 1% of those with extreme aphantasia.

Additionally, they are more likely to work in science, math, or computing and are less likely to be able to recognize faces, recall the sensation of sandpaper, or hear music.

Furthermore, 6% of individuals may have some degree of aphantasia.

According to Prof. Adam Zeman, an honorary professor of psychology, it might have subtle consequences in daily life but is neither a disorder nor an indication of a lack of creativity.