Connection between article 7 and 8: Both Silvanto and Parsons show that aphantasia is not a disorder, but simply a different way of thinking that does not prevent people from living normally or meditating. Silvanto explains that treatment depends on the cause, suggesting therapy for trauma related cases while respecting born aphantasics who do not need treatment, and warning against using psychedelics to force mental images. At the same time, Parsons demonstrates that people can easily meditate by using other senses, such as feeling body sensations, listening to sounds, or focusing on emotions, rather than forcing visual pictures. Both authors agree that trying to force mental images is unnecessary and harmful.