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Do You See A Face You’re Actually Hallucinating
The article discusses the phenomenon of face pareidolia, which is the tendency for humans to see faces in inanimate objects. It explains that our brains are hypersensitive to faces due to their importance in social interactions, and this hypersensitivity can lead to seeing illusory faces. However, our brains are also quick to recognize when a face is fake, usually within a quarter of a second. The article also explores how manipulating certain brain areas can impact our perception of faces, and suggests that certain features are crucial for face detection.