Could You Be a Super Recogniser? Take Our Tests to Find Out
Do you often catch glimpses of someone's face on the street, but can't quite place them? Do your friends and colleagues frequently remind you that they've seen you before, even if you're pretty sure you've never met? You might be a super recogniser.
Research suggests that some people are naturally more skilled at remembering faces than others. These individuals, known as super recognisers, make up just 1% of the population. They possess an uncanny ability to recall faces from years ago and identify strangers with ease.
So, how can you tell if you're a super recogniser? The answer lies in your face recognition skills. One simple test is the UNSW Face Test, which involves looking at a series of images and identifying people's faces. You can also take the Super Recognisers Greenwich Test to see if you possess this unique ability.
While being a super recogniser has its advantages – such as making it easier to spot old friends in crowded places – it also comes with some drawbacks. For example, research suggests that these individuals may be more susceptible to face blindness, a condition where they struggle to recall the faces of people they know.
If you're curious about your face recognition abilities, there's no harm in taking one of these tests to find out if you're a super recogniser. Who knows – you might just discover that you possess this remarkable skill.
Do you often catch glimpses of someone's face on the street, but can't quite place them? Do your friends and colleagues frequently remind you that they've seen you before, even if you're pretty sure you've never met? You might be a super recogniser.
Research suggests that some people are naturally more skilled at remembering faces than others. These individuals, known as super recognisers, make up just 1% of the population. They possess an uncanny ability to recall faces from years ago and identify strangers with ease.
So, how can you tell if you're a super recogniser? The answer lies in your face recognition skills. One simple test is the UNSW Face Test, which involves looking at a series of images and identifying people's faces. You can also take the Super Recognisers Greenwich Test to see if you possess this unique ability.
While being a super recogniser has its advantages – such as making it easier to spot old friends in crowded places – it also comes with some drawbacks. For example, research suggests that these individuals may be more susceptible to face blindness, a condition where they struggle to recall the faces of people they know.
If you're curious about your face recognition abilities, there's no harm in taking one of these tests to find out if you're a super recogniser. Who knows – you might just discover that you possess this remarkable skill.
. I mean, can you imagine being able to spot an old friend in a sea of strangers and just being all like "yaaas, it's so great to see you!" 
? That'd be awesome! But on the flip side, not being able to recall people's faces can be kinda frustrating, especially if you're trying to remember who that one colleague is from years ago 
. Still, I guess it's cool that these super recognisers have their own struggles too, like face blindness 
. It just goes to show that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, right? 
but at the same time, how would i even know if i have this "ability" or not? it's kinda weird to think about someone being 1% of the population with this skill... is that even possible? 
i don't know man, i'm torn about whether or not being a super recogniser would be all it's cracked up to be... 
... like the fact that only 1% of people are naturally good at recognizing faces 
... what if it's not a coincidence? What if they're actually monitoring our facial expressions and identifying patterns to predict our behavior? 
I mean, think about it, with face recognition technology becoming more advanced every year, it's like they're creating a surveillance state of the mind 
. And don't even get me started on this "face blindness" condition... sounds like a cover-up to me 
. I'm going to take both tests just to see what I can discover about my own face recognition abilities 
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think about how much info u gotta process just to look at a face for a sec! and yeah, face blindness is a thing now? 
anyway, I'm down 2 take one of those tests if ppl got one up here 
. I mean, imagine being able to spot your friends in a crowd of people and being like, "hey, that's so and so!" 
I guess you'll just have to take one of those tests to find out for yourself! 
anyway i took the UNSW Face Test and it was so much fun but also kinda weird seeing all those faces on screen lol i dont think im really good at spotting people in crowds though i get lost so easy 
, but think about it... what if there's more to this "super recogniser" thing than meets the eye?
, but it's hilarious when my friends are like "dude, we've known each other since college" and I'm all "wait, nope 
". Maybe I'll take one of these tests to see if I'm a super recogniser? It would be kinda cool to know if I have this ability 
. i mean, can u imagine not being able to remember your friends' faces even after all these years? 
. But hey, if it makes someone happy to find out they're good at this stuff, I'm all for it 
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... anyhoo, taking these tests sounds like fun? 
. But at the same time, isn't face blindness a pretty big problem? 
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. Like, do you notice how your face looks different after a haircut or when you've gained weight? It's like we're constantly trying to recognize ourselves in the mirror, but sometimes it's hard to keep up with all the changes 
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. Who knows, maybe you'll discover that you have this superpower and can use it for good or maybe just use it to spot your friends in a crowded pub 
!