The Matt Walker Podcast
The Matt Walker Podcast
Dr. Matt Walker
#144 - Face Blindness Explained
28 minutes Posted Jul 20, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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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...