Brad Duchaine

In this discussion with Brad Duchaine, a Professor at Dartmouth College, listeners dive deep into the fascinating world of face perception. Duchaine unpacks prosopagnosia, a condition that hinders face recognition, and its significant psychosocial impacts, including loneliness. He also explores prosopometamorphopsia, a rare distortion of facial perception, detailing how contextual influences can alter our visual experiences. With insights into the brain's mechanisms and potential improvements in recognition abilities, this conversation sheds light on the complexities of social perception.

Discusses prosopometamorphopsia, seeing distorted faces like demons or dragons. Delves into neurological basis, impact on social interactions, and management techniques. Explores differences from prosopagnosia. Touches on AI, hallucinations, and diagnosis of facial recognition disorders.