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Re:Writing with Synesthesia, Seeing Colors in Music by TheOtherHobbes on Saturday July 18, 2020 @05:19PM (#23884934)
The right/left brain idea is usually considered debunked, but it's still observably true as a metaphor, even if it's not literally true in terms of physical brain function.

People with what are labelled strong right-brain skills can often do some or all of those artistic things. It's complementary to having a talent for linear symbolic logic, but operates in a different space.

It can also be learned or at least enhanced. But just like other talents some people are born with exceptional ability while others have to struggle to be mediocre. And skill levels as an adult depend on a supportive and stimulating environment in childhood which brings out the talent, as opposed to leaving it undeveloped.

Re:Writing with Synesthesia, Seeing Colors in Music by iamcurious on Saturday July 18, 2020 @05:38PM (#23885070)
>. It's complementary to having a talent for linear symbolic logic

Interesting. Can you expand on that?