Monday, April 28, 2003
These words taste blue: Synesthesia in SciAm
"When Matthew Blakeslee shapes hamburger patties with his hands, he experiences a vivid bitter taste in his mouth. Esmerelda Jones (a pseudonym) sees blue when she listens to the note C sharp played on the piano; other notes evoke different hues--so much so that the piano keys are actually color-coded, making it easier for her to remember and play musical scales." Scientific American explores the surreality of synthesthesia! Link Discuss
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