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Synesthesia: The Color of Sounds and Other Strange Perceptions

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Published: August 8, 2021 by RHJ Producer

Some people have an unusual merging of senses, where they routinely see colors in sounds or numbers, see time visually, or have other perception differences. Artists sometimes have synesthesia, and researchers are beginning to study it to see how it might be tapped to help the rest of us. Experts explain.


Guest Information:

  • Izzy Kornblau, synesthete
  • Dr. Richard Cytowic, Clinical Professor of Neurology, George Washington University

Links for more info:

  • Izzy Kornblau’s Youtube Channel
  • Dr. Richard Cytowic
Program #: 21-32Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Culture and the Arts| Education| Neuroscience and NeurologyMedical Conditions: SynesthesiaGuests: Dr. Richard Cytowic| Izzy KornblauInstitutions & Organizations: George Washington UniversityHost: Nancy BensonProducers: Jason Dickey| Scarlett O'Hara
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