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Overcoming Prosopagnosia
21:02 - 29:10 (08:07)
The inability to recognize faces, known as prosopagnosia, can be mitigated by focusing on other cues such as mannerisms, scars, and tattoos; individuals with prosopagnosia can choose to study select people to recognize them better.
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The inability to recognize faces, or prosopagnosia, can be compensated for by paying attention to cues and mannerisms, and relying on friends and family for assistance in recognizing individuals over time.
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Summary
The inability to recognize faces, or prosopagnosia, can be compensated for by paying attention to cues and mannerisms, and relying on friends and family for assistance in recognizing individuals over time.
ChapterOvercoming Prosopagnosia
EpisodeHow Face Blindness Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The strategy of closely studying a select group of people to recognize them by certain details can be flawed due to changes in appearance.
23:35 - 25:25 (01:50)
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The strategy of closely studying a select group of people to recognize them by certain details can be flawed due to changes in appearance. Nonetheless, getting to know those around you is a helpful coping method.
ChapterOvercoming Prosopagnosia
EpisodeHow Face Blindness Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Researchers have found that people with prosopagnosia, a neurological condition that limits facial recognition, often walk around pretending to know people because they cannot remember faces.
25:25 - 27:00 (01:34)
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Researchers have found that people with prosopagnosia, a neurological condition that limits facial recognition, often walk around pretending to know people because they cannot remember faces. However, asking them about themselves can lead to personal information being revealed, allowing for better identification.
ChapterOvercoming Prosopagnosia
EpisodeHow Face Blindness Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Individuals with prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, experience difficulty recognizing familiar faces, leading to social anxiety and introverted behavior.
27:00 - 29:10 (02:09)
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Individuals with prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, experience difficulty recognizing familiar faces, leading to social anxiety and introverted behavior. Overcoming prosopagnosia can be a challenging and impressive feat.