How We're Wired

Focus - When We See Faces

May 10, 2023·24 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

How do we recognise faces? What part of the brain helps us discern a stranger from a friend? And could you be a Super Recogniser?   In this focus episode of How We’re Wired, join producer Dr Eva Higginbotham as she explores the science of facial recognition, from face blindness to the brains of those who are exceptional at recalling faces, and the tests you can do to discover if you have the skill.  With special thanks to Josh Davis.   How We’re Wired is a Fresh Air Production for The Bertarelli Foundation. Follow now so you never miss an episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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