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New Insights into Synesthesia

Posted by michael on from the they've-gone-plaid dept.

regs writes "Synesthesia is a pretty interesting phenomenon to experience and even just contemplate. Those kooky scientists are at it again, with new insights into 'hearing smells', 'seeing sounds', and 'tasting colors'. A recent study seems to shed insight into the brain mechanisms involved in synesthesia. Interesting read."

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  1. LSD by ContemporaryInsanity · · Score: 5, Funny

    Why not try it for yourself ?!?
    It makes zebra crossings smell like bananas.

    1. Re:LSD by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      LSD is dying.

      Oh wait, that's BSD.

  2. I chose the wrong career. by checkyoulater · · Score: 4, Funny

    You mean I could have kept on doing Mushrooms and actually have gotten paid for it? And in the process do meaningful research? That is so not fair.

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  3. I have had synesthesia for years apparently by Monkelectric · · Score: 4, Funny

    Everytime I see a girl walk by I feel a tingle in my crotch!

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  4. Juvenile onset synaesthesia! by mlush · · Score: 4, Funny

    My son (4) has sight/taste synaesthesia, he able to take one look at a plate of food and declare

    I don't like It!

  5. Re:Sega's Rez for the PS2 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Apparently it presents other effects as well.

  6. Re:Interesting tidbit by Rude+Turnip · · Score: 4, Funny

    Or, the real father is an Italian guy.

    Sorry, it had to be said :)

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  7. New IBM Commercial by Skjellifetti · · Score: 4, Funny

    Actor: Its 2003, we were promised flashbacks! Where are the flashbacks?

    Voiceover: With IBM, you can have flashbacks.

    Fade to picture of OS/2 Warp...

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