Do I Know You? A Faceblind Reporter's Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination.

Imagination; Memory; Depth perception; Face perception

Sadie Dingfelder's memoir, "Do I Know You? A Faceblind Reporter's Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination," explores her experience with prosopagnosia, or face blindness. Dingfelder recounts her realization of her condition in her 40s and her subsequent participation in facial recognition and MRI tests to better understand her condition. She also discusses her difficulty with depth perception, visualizing images in her mind, and retaining detailed memories. Dingfelder's personal account, combined with her scientific journalism background, provides a unique perspective on living with neurodivergence and offers accessible explanations of the underlying neuroscience. The memoir is written in a lively and humorous style that engages readers. [Extracted from the article]