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by anthony_romeo 2626 days ago
I can visualize things things well, but I'm aware that whatever representation I create isn't that accurate.

Like, I can't remember the details of every scene Catcher in the Rye, I can't recreate all of the notes of Freebird despite having listened to it a number of times, I and don't know the exact structure of a bicycle despite having seen and used them.

But I can still vividly "see" a bicycle despite this. It's more like my mind creates what it believes is a convincing bicycle based upon its most prominent characteristics. I can "see" it right now, gliding through a park (without a rider on top for some reason).

Perhaps if I were a bicycle mechanic, I'd be able to create a more accurate visual representation just because I'd be more familiar with the details.