SIO463: Synesthesia - How Does It Work?

SIO463: Synesthesia - How Does It Work?

Author: seriouspod.com October 31, 2024 Duration: 50:11

Dr. Janessa Seymour is back! This time she teaches us all about synesthesia. How does it work? How many people have it? Are they just faking it? How do we test for it?

This episode features one of the most mind-blowing things I've ever heard on this show. I really enjoyed this one!

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