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In 'Do I Know You?,' a science reporter tackles her own face blindness
Jul 3, 2024
Sadie Dingfelder, a science reporter and author of 'Do I Know You?,' shares her journey with face blindness. She discusses the unique experiences of consciousness, challenges in recognizing faces, and the fascinating world of neurodiversity. Dingfelder explores coping strategies, the science of facial recognition, and the impact of living with face blindness on social interactions. A captivating discussion on the marvels of the human brain.
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- Understanding the brain's capacities reveals neurodiversity in consciousness.
- Challenges like face blindness can lead to the development of coping mechanisms.
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Living with Face Blindness
Discovering she had face blindness, Sadie Dean Felder delved into scientific studies to understand her brain better. Her Fusiform Face Area didn't specialize in human faces due to neural pruning issues. Most humans excel in facial recognition due to a specific brain area. However, monkeys can identify each other by their butts and faces, unlike humans.
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