In this engaging discussion, Sadie Dingfelder, a science journalist and author of "Do I Know You?" shares her journey with face blindness, a condition affecting 10 million Americans. She insightfully discusses the brain's inherent wiring for facial recognition and the emotional challenges that accompany her experiences. Listeners learn about the fusiform face area and how it shapes our social interactions. Sadie also sheds light on other cognitive conditions, advocating for empathy and understanding of diverse cognitive experiences.