Can I Catch Face Blindness? | World Science Festival
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Channel: World Science Festival · 2015 · Science & Technology
Is prosopagnosia, commonly called face blindness, a communicable disease? Can you get it from a genetic mutation or just from environmental considerations? Is it a consequence of the natural process of aging—or of the progression of Alzheimer's? Neurologist Oliver Sacks, who himself is face blind, explains the causes of the curious disorder and why you will probably not wake up with it tomorrow morning. Watch the Full Program Here: https://youtu.be/7OKC9CJoLdk Original Program Date: June 4, 2010 Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/worldsciencefestival?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL: The World Science Festival (WSF) is a multimedia organization bringing the most transformative ideas in science to global audiences. Through long- and short-form videos spanning physics, cosmology, quantum mechanics, biology, neuroscience, consciousness, medicine, space exploration, the dilemma of free will, artificial intelligence, engineering, robotics, and beyond. WSF gathers world-renowned scientists, artists, and thinkers for dynamic discussions, debates, lectures, performances, films, and immersive live experiences. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, the World Science Festival is a production of the World Science Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to cultivate a public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future. With live events reaching millions worldwide and hundreds of millions of digital views, WSF continues to expand its global impact through festivals, educational initiatives like World Science U, and digital content that explores the near and far future of our world. FOLLOW WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL: Website: https://worldsciencefestival.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldscifest/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldscifest X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/worldscifest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldsciencefestival LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-science-festival Can I Catch Face Blindness? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShHFwKyhcDo3g7hr4f1R8A
