Some wonder if people with synesthesia are just being metaphorical, as many people use metaphors that cross sensory modalities. A "loud shirt" doesn't actually produce a sound, a "warm color" doesn't actually evoke a change in temperature, and "bitter cold" doesn't actually produce a taste. What does Cytowic's friend say that suggests this isn't the case?Some wonder if people with synesthesia are just being metaphorical, as many people use metaphors that cross sensory modalities. A "loud shirt" doesn't actually produce a sound, a "warm color" doesn't actually evoke a change in temperature, and "bitter cold" doesn't actually produce a taste. What does Cytowic's friend say that suggests this isn't the case?

a. He claims that he’s not experiencing a hallucination, that he actually senses something in addition to taste.

b. He claims that he’s not very good with words and not imaginative enough to think of metaphors.
c. He shows embarrassment about the remarks he made while cooking the meal.
d. He comes up with a demonstration so that Cytowic can experience the same thing he does.


He claims that he's not experiencing a hallucination, that he actually senses something in addition to taste.

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