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Are you using "picture this" literally or figuratively?
Because aphantasia is actually a lot more common than you would think -- I see estimates range something like 1-5% of people.
So if it actually matters they literally picture something in their mind, I recommend strongly having a prop or sketchpad ready. Some people literally need it.
You've unironically done the thing this post is about.
Literally carry a scratch pad everywhere just in case you're talking to a no pictures brain. Have a strong prop so you can talk to your co-worker. Like you need a fucking puppet named haych-tee-tee-pee to talk about why you need to install cat cables. Okay, maybe this was a good shitpost.
The top comment in this chain assumes that everyone should be able to "picture this." I would also say that it assumes that the person explaining the "this" to be pictured is doing so sufficiently. Parent commenter points out that the "hypothetical" as designed has a flaw in its assumptions, and I have explained another.
If the aim is to have an understanding of reality that is more accurate, so that our interactions can be more productive, being aware of these kinds of flaws in assumptions is valuable. If the aim is "being right on the internet," then denying those flaws is what happens.
Magnificent. We need a sentiment for when something can be said with or without a shit eating grin. Irony doesn't do it anymore.
Man you must be fun at parties.
The guy said it was part of his job to explains things. You can chose to be bad at your job struggle, and be stressed about it. Or you can make a change to be more inclusive and make things easier for yourself while you're at it.
But go ahead and be an asshole. Seems to come natural to you.
It honestly sounds like it's something else. I have aphantasia, but I have no issue with complex concepts. You're right though that if the important bit is actually seeing it, then I'm at a loss.
From op I think it's people having issues with understanding a concept.