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"Many of us would like to think if we saw a stranger committing a crime, we’d
be able to identify them later in a lineup. Even if it was only a fleeting
glimpse, a haircut or a different outfit wouldn’t stop us recognising them
again shortly after. Surely we’d remember their facial structure, or eyes or
any distinctive marks?
Our research indicates probably not. Even subtle changes in appearance that can
occur in a matter of days can make identifications incredibly difficult.
Having eyewitnesses accurately identify people suspected of crimes is a crucial
part of police investigations. But as studies have repeatedly shown, it’s a
fallible process that can result in wrongful convictions.
Here’s what we found about how even the slightest changes to someone’s
appearance alter our ability to recognise a face, and why it’s so significant."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
