Now that the snows have gone and the seismology project is over, I can concentrate on my exams… 
However, the other night I tried to sleep (after drinking a late coffee). I couldn’t, so while thinking about some numbers, i realized that i can’t think of a numbers without “spelling” it in my mind. For example, it is impossible to think the shape or the idea of 3 without saying “three”. Some times, i can even feel my tongue trying to move when thinking of numbers. Of course, the same thing happens while writing this post, but i guess this could be expected.
From my point of view, this means that (at least for my brain) there is a “connection” between the cognitive processes of speaking and thinking about numbers and words. I’m not sure whether this is a form of synaesthesia or an inability to process numbers in a more abstract level.
I tried to find papers and references on this, but i didn’t have much luck. An interesting paper (on a slightly different subject) i found is : S.Dehaene, L.Cohen Cultural recycling of cortical maps, Neuron. 2007 Oct 25;56 (2):384-98
Any feedback on this would be highly appreciated.
Please write about any similar experiences you had and even try this mental experiment and share your results!
P.S. Two photos I shot yesterday… Our university in white.
