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Yes, you can. It's most prevelent during childhood because it's caused by the brain having extra "wires" in it that connect one thing to another. As you get older, as the brain develops some of the "wires" could go away. It's not true for everyone, though.
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Can you taste colors?
This could be possible through something called synesthesia. In synesthesia, one type of sensory input can trigger another type of sensation. There are many different types of synesthesia. Some are more common, such as the association of colors with numbers or letters, but most any combination could be possible.
What is synesthesia in tagalog?
Synesthesia in Tagalog is "sinesestesiya." It is a sensory phenomenon where stimulation of one sense triggers an involuntary experience in another sense.
If you would like to have Synesthesia but you don't currently have it is it possible for you to teach it to yourself or something like that?
Nope, it's genetic. But some people have developed Synesthesia or something similar to it from a severe head injury
Does Jack Skahen have synesthesia?
yes he does. he has lexical synesthesia
What has the author Richard E Cytowic written?
Richard E. Cytowic has written: 'Synesthesia' -- subject(s): Physiological aspects, Physiological aspects of Synesthesia, Senses and sensation, Synesthesia 'Wednesday is indigo blue' -- subject(s): Synesthesia, Emotions and cognition
What is synesthesia a symptom of?
Synesthesia is not a symptom of anything, simply a harmless condition of the brain that people are born with.
Is synesthesia considered a disease?
== == ---- Also if you ask almost anybody who has synesthesia they will tell you that they wouldn't want to live without it and the it is enjoyable. == == == ==
Can synesthesia be temporary?
Synesthesia can be a symptom of hallucinogens or sleep deprivation, but otherwise would be very unlikely spontaniously.
Who else has a condition known as synesthesia?
One person in every 23 has one form of synesthesia or another. Around 1 in 90 have grapheme → color synesthesia where letters and numbers are tinged with color.
Is Synesthesia real?
Yes, synesthesia is a real neurological phenomenon where stimulation of one sensory pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory pathway. This can manifest as seeing colors when hearing music or tasting flavors when seeing numbers.
Do females or males have a greater chance of synesthesia?
Females have a slightly higher chance of having synesthesia than men. However this does not mean that men cannot have synesthesia as well or that females outnumber the males lots.
How can you get synesthesia?
Neurological lesions in the brain, as well as certain medications or drugs can produce synesthesia. Meditative experiences have done this also.
