The vividness of imagery varies between individuals. However, the existence of people in
whom conscious, wakeful imagery is markedly reduced, or absent entirely, was neglected by …

The dominant neural model of visual mental imagery (VMI) stipulates that memories from the
medial temporal lobe acquire sensory features in early visual areas. However, neurological …

Whether current or near-term AI systems could be conscious is a topic of scientific interest
and increasing public concern. This report argues for, and exemplifies, a rigorous and …

Humans are voracious imaginers, with internal simulations supporting memory, planning
and decision-making. Because the neural mechanisms supporting imagery overlap with …

Visual mental imagery is the ability to create a quasi-perceptual visual picture in the mind's
eye. For people with the rare trait of aphantasia, this ability is entirely absent or markedly …

Although Galton recognized in the 1880s that some individuals lack visual imagery, this
phenomenon was mostly neglected over the following century. We recently coined the terms …

This book is about mental imagery and the important work it does in our mental life. It plays a
crucial role in the vast majority of our perceptual episodes. It also helps us understand many …

Existing urban street planning often neglects human perception despite being designed for
human utility. Therefore, exploring the relationship between urban street planning and …

In Consciousness We Trust is a synthesis of Hakwan Lau's 20-year research programme
exploring the neuroscience of consciousness. Discussing studies from his own laboratory …

Visual working memory paradigms involve retaining and manipulating visual information in
mind over a period of seconds. Evidence suggests that visual imagery (sensory recruitment) …