Why it pays to taste words and hear colors

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 19:00 in Psychology & Sociology

A mysterious phenomenon called synesthesia occurs when stimulating one of the five senses triggers experiences in an unrelated sense. Now researchers suggest this unusual trait can provide numerous mental benefits, potentially explaining why evolution has kept it around.

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