According to the doctrine of specific nerve energies, if sound waves could stimulate nerves that end in the visual part of the brain, then we would "see" sounds.

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According to the doctrine of specific nerve energies, the type of sensation we experience depends on the specific nerves that are being stimulated, rather than the type of physical energy (e.g. light, sound) that is causing the stimulation. Therefore, if sound waves could activate nerves that usually respond to visual stimuli, we would "see" sounds.

According to the Doctrine of Specific Nerve Energies, If Sound