New Special Edition: Diverse Minds

Discover how diverse minds experience the world in our latest Special Edition issue! New Special Edition: Diverse Minds Read the Issue Dear Friend of Scientific American,  There are many different types of synesthesia, a condition in which different senses are intertwined. Some people perceive musical notes to have distinct colors, for example, or experience a taste when they read a certain word. But pretty much everybody with synesthesia at some point has the same revelation: They are shocked to discover that not everyone experiences the world like they do. Scientific American's new special issue on Diverse Minds explores a type of synesthesia called ticker-tape synesthesia, in which people see spoken words in their mind's eye, like closed captioning. It's such a treat to learn how other people perceive the world. The collection includes new insights on ADHD, dyslexia, autism, narcissism, anxiety, personality and many other ways minds can differ. Rather than treating differences as disabilities, this special issue focuses on how anyone can flourish, especially when we understand how our minds work. Scientific American's Unlimited subscribers have immediate access to a digital version of this special issue. Subscribe now and you will receive print copies of future special issues in the mail. For a limited time, we are offering six months of Unlimited access for $30. Thank you for supporting Scientific American! Best wishes,  Laura Helmuth  Editor in Chief  Issue Highlights The Neuroscience of Reality Reality is constructed by the brain, and no two brains are exactly alike. What Is Narcissism? Science Confronts a Widely Misunderstood Phenomenon Researchers debate whether grandiosity always masks vulnerability. Too Many Schools Are Misdiagnosing Dyslexia Changing how dyslexia is diagnosed could help many more children learn to read. Some People Who Appear to Be in a Coma May Actually Be Conscious Brain scans reveal that some people who can't speak or move are aware of the world around them. A New Therapy for Multiple Personality Disorder Helps a Woman with 12 Selves Therapy for dissociative identity disorder has aimed to meld many personalities into one. But that's not the only solution, a caring therapist shows. Read the Issue Subscribe for $30 for 6 months To view this email as a web page, go here.  You received this email because you opted-in to receive email from Scientific American or you have registered for an account with Scientific American.  To ensure delivery please add news@scientificamerican.com to your address book.  Unsubscribe Email Preferences Privacy Policy Contact Us