The Hidden Differences in How We Think
I recently learnt that not everyone thinks the same way I do. In fact, there are some areas in which our brains differ greatly. For me, this is a fascinating topic. How do I know the green colour you see, is the same as the green colour I see? In this episode, I share a few different ways in which our brains are different, and what this might mean for us living our daily lives, and the implications as language learners. So if you want to learn more about your brain and how it works, listen to this episode, and don’t forget to share your own experiences in the comments.
Episode Summary
Here’s a summary of the ways in which our brains can differ that I mentioned in this episode.
🍎 Aphantasia
Some people can't visualize images in their mind at all. If you struggle to "picture" things, you might prefer facts and logic over imagery, and learn better through examples and repetition.
🗣️ Inner Monologue
About 30-50% of people have a constant voice in their head. If that's you, meditation might be harder, you might overthink conversations, and you probably enjoy your own company more.
💭 Talk to Think vs Think to Talk
Some people need to speak to figure out what they think. Others need time alone to process before they're ready to talk. Knowing which you are can help your language learning approach.
🧭 No Sense of Direction
Some people just can't navigate well. They rely on landmarks instead of maps, and left and right become unreliable under pressure.
⭐️ Transcript & Bonus Lesson
What kind of brain do you have?
Share your experience in the comments
Hi Michael
Speaking about inner monologue, mine is always related with my flat door lock. every time I go downstairs a voice comes in my head to go upstairs and check it. annoying isn’t 😅.
Haha! I hear that’s a very common one