Have We Met? (2% of the Population May Be Incapable of Facial Recogniton)

We all know that sinking feeling that comes when we just can't remember someone who clearly recognizes us. So imagine how uncomfortable life might be for a person incapable of recognizing anyone--even a close friend or relative--by face alone. Preliminary results from a recent survey suggest that up to 2% of the general population may be afflicted by this condition, known as prosopagnosia or face blindness.

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