Cell June 2017 PMID 28575666

The Code for Facial Identity in the Primate Brain.

Le Chang, Doris Y Tsao

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The group's discussions indicate a high interest in facial recognition mechanisms, frequently referencing the number of neurons (~200) or variables (50) involved, which demonstrates curiosity about neural coding. The tone varies from mild intrigue to recognition of scientific significance, with phrases like 'worth a read' and references to applications in understanding facial phenotypes, reflecting a balanced view of the research's value without overwhelming enthusiasm.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance and accuracy of the research, with comments like 'worth a read' and references to key concepts, indicating mild strong agreement.

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The discussions reflect a high level of curiosity, with phrases like 'seems interesting' and 'check this out,' showing genuine engagement with the topic.

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While many posts reference the research directly, mentioning key details like the number of neurons and facial variables, the depth of discussion is relatively surface-level, indicating moderate engagement.

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The overall tone suggests some recognition of potential importance, evidenced by comments linking the research to broader concepts like facial phenotypes and primate studies, but without explicit claims of transformative impact.

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Hokin Deng

@DengHokin · X

Interestingly, biological brains also represent faces with around ~200 neurons https://t.co/sMhp6i1t6y https://t.co/kw8AWWRKgR https://t.co/RRfHkpHGcI

May 14, 2025 · 2 likes · 588 followers View post →

Max

@bfpill · X

@nfloat16 ‘the code for facial identity in the primate brain’ is worth a read. seems interesting re mech interp

Aug 9, 2024 · 1 like · 100 followers View post →

سُلافه

@solafa_khaled2 · X

Check this out https://t.co/cE824gPYkP

Jul 17, 2020 · 945 followers View post →

Chun-yi Liu

@ChunyiLiu2 · X

The Code for Facial Identity in the Primate Brain https://t.co/PF6spxgBUc

Jul 5, 2019 · 5 followers View post →

Julio Mayol

@juliomayol · X

If I never see your face again... https://t.co/9UI2TzPgTP https://t.co/oPwmUAsA6o

Apr 10, 2019 · 3 likes · 57,684 followers View post →

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@TrentCleftLP · X

RT @Jneildwy: When discussing facial phenotype this is an important concept -50 variables indentify facial difference ? #CFSGBI2019 The Cod…

Apr 5, 2019 · 1 share · 149 followers View post →

Jason Neil-Dwyer

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Darren Coral

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The Code for Facial Identity in the Primate Brain https://t.co/ivmEYOjA8m #Code #FacialIdentity #Primate

Feb 1, 2019 · 30 followers View post →