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Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

Ep63 "Why do brains love faces?"

Jun 17, 2024
Explore the brain's fascination with faces, from recognition to blindness. Learn about super recognizers and how computer algorithms perceive faces. Discover the challenges in facial recognition technology and the impact of diversity representation in media.
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Quick takeaways

  • Our brain's devoted circuitry for faces reflects the complexity of human face recognition.
  • Face blindness and super recognizers showcase the unique traits and challenges of facial recognition.

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