New Special Edition: Diverse Minds

Discover how diverse minds experience the world in our latest Special Edition issue! [SciAm Logo]( New Special Edition: Diverse Minds [Diverse Minds Cover]( [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 [Person building world with hammer]( [The Neuroscience of Reality]( Reality is constructed by the brain, and no two brains are exactly alike. [Face reflection in mirror]( [What Is Narcissism? Science Confronts a Widely Misunderstood Phenomenon]( Researchers debate whether grandiosity always masks vulnerability. [Words floating off page]( [Too Many Schools Are Misdiagnosing Dyslexia]( Changing how dyslexia is diagnosed could help many more children learn to read. [Face overlay on water reflection]( [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. [Person tracing their shadow]( [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](