Synesthesia—seeing sounds, hearing colours: One of Lynne Malcolm's favourite programs
- Author
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Published
- Sun 13 Dec 2020
- Episode Link
- https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/allinthemind/synesthesia:-seeing-sounds-and-hearing-colours/12943088
For some people the number six is red and music evokes a range of colours and shapes. Seeing sounds and hearing colours is one type of synesthesia—where the senses are crossed. Meet an 11-year-old girl who was surprised to find out that not everyone sees colourful auras around people, and who feels that numbers have colours and personalities.
