• andz@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    What does not being able to see inner images have to do with math?

    I’m asking because I can’t see shit but I have no problems with doing math up to a certain point. Not in any way good at it but it doesn’t impair my memory to the point it would be a hindrance either.

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      7 hours ago

      Because you can’t hold two numbers in your mind simultaneously, or imagine one adding to another and the result of that. It’s probably difficult to explain if you are able to visualise things.

      I can do maths on paper when I can see it on front of me. But I don’t have a mind’s eye.

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        1 hour ago

        I can’t see anything but I can still hold numbers (again, up to a point) in my head without any kind of problem. It’s not a memory impairment in any way, at least not for me. Then again there’s not that much research into it so I’m genuinely curious about your experience as well.