The neurological disorder that prevents you from recognizing faces, how is this possible? What would it look like?

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The neurological disorder that prevents you from recognizing faces, how is this possible? What would it look like?

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I have this. Imagine looking at different dogs of the same species. Unless one has a unique pattern or distinguishing feature, you cant tell them apart by looking at them, much less would you recognize a dog you’ve seen before if you saw it somewhere unexpected.

I recognize people by voice. If I hear a voice once on tv, I’ll remember it if I hear that same actor again 20 years later. But if I see my neighbor somewhere besides her house… no clue. Or like if I saw my therapist at the grocery store I wouldnt recognize her unless she spoke to me. If she approached me, I could use context clues but it wouldnt click until I heard her speak.