The Matt Walker Podcast

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#144 - Face Blindness Explained

#144 - Face Blindness Explained20 Jul28 min

Matt explores how the brain constructs reality by examining neurological anomalies. He contrasts "super-recognizers" with those living with prosopagnosia, or face blindness. By analyzing the Capgras delusion, where loved ones are recognized but perceived as imposters, Matt illustrates the neurological split between conscious identification and the brain's internal emotional response. The episode further explores phantom limbs and blindsight to reveal the mind’s "hidden machinery." Matt expl...