Dr David Robertson

Dr. David Robertson, a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Strathclyde, dives into the fascinating world of super recognisers—individuals with exceptional facial memory. He shares intriguing findings about their remarkable ability to recall faces, even from years apart, and explains the genetic factors behind this talent. Robertson discusses how their skills could benefit policing and identity verification and reveals the unique ways they process faces differently that can't easily be taught. Plus, the implications for AI identification and the potential challenges posed by deepfakes.