People who can't picture anything are rewriting the science of imagination

Researchers have found that individuals with aphantasia, a condition where people cannot visually imagine or picture things in their minds, can still contribute significantly to the scientific understanding of mental imagery. Studies have shown that people with aphantasia have different brain activity patterns compared to those who can visualize, but can still achieve high levels of creativity and cognitive abilities. The research suggests that the concept of mental imagery may need to be redefined, and that imagination may be more complex and multifaceted than previously thought.