I agree, and honestly it is kinda patronizing to me as someone with total aphantasia and SDAM. I don't feel comfortable calling my aphantasia a disability (although my SDAM and lack of sensory memory severely influences my day to day life/logistics/relationships/etc. and even is an obstacle in therapy), however it's not a hyperphant's place (or anyone's place) to speak for all aphants and tell them how little their condition hinders them. Aphantasia hasn't been thoroughly studied, however it is clear that aphantasia is a spectrum reflecting many personal differences in experience and coping (some feel restricted/excluded by their aphantasia, others are happy to dismiss it and return to life unimpeded, etc.) and I think we are each entitled to those opinions.

Additionally, I often see recommendations from hyperphants and aphants alike encouraging new aphants to not dwell on or even forget about their aphantasia, and while I agree that this is probably a healthy way to avoid the spiral of loneliness and grief experienced by some aphants, I think we have much to gain through acknowledging, exploring, and discussing our differences and accomodating our weaknesses/talents where necessary. So much about human thought and its mechanisms remain unknown, and the revelation that these mechanisms vary between people just opens the door to so many more questions.

That said, I appreciate OP's periscope model and well-intentioned curiosity. It's clear that no harm or patronization was intended lol