The Brain, Faces, and Doppelgängers

This chapter explores the remarkable experiments on the fusiform gyrus and its role in face recognition, particularly highlighting studies involving diverse populations. It discusses the biases and limitations of facial recognition technology, its real-world implications, and the intriguing concept of doppelgängers in various contexts. Additionally, the chapter touches on celebrity look-alikes, historical anecdotes, and cinematic adaptations, fostering an engaging dialogue among the speakers.