Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Join cognitive psychologist Mary Jane Spiller as she discusses how our senses interact, why some people experience synaesthesia, and what this reveals about perception, memory, attention, and the vividness of our inner worlds. Discover how this rare condition offers powerful insights into the workings of the human brain.

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