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Language Is a Tool for Communication, Not for Thought, MIT Researchers Argue
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this post was submitted on 10 Jul 2024
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How does that work for aphantasia?
There have been studies suggesting prefrontal synthesis (the ability to consciously construct novel mental images) doesn’t develop in humans unless they learn a language before the age of five or so.
It makes perfect sense because A Fantasia doesn't have any words, just A Mickey Mouse dancing A fucking Broom and shit.