This is a great piece that should get a lot of exposure. Like as an opinion piece in the NYT and perhaps other publications with a significant political readership. More people need to recognize and understand this, whether about Biden, other people, or themselves.
I have had a lifetime issue (I'm in my late 70s) with name labels – either…
This is a great piece that should get a lot of exposure. Like as an opinion piece in the NYT and perhaps other publications with a significant political readership. More people need to recognize and understand this, whether about Biden, other people, or themselves.
I have had a lifetime issue (I'm in my late 70s) with name labels – either thinking of a wrong name or no name at all when I see a face. My face-to-name association is very weak. On the other hand, my face-to-information about a person association is extremely strong, so if I have to come up with a name for a person, all I need to do is recall some information about them – and this even works for naming people I have never met, but happen to know about.
In spite of my difficulties with naming a face, even the faces of long-time friends, my ability to think clearly has always been and still is very good.
This is a great piece that should get a lot of exposure. Like as an opinion piece in the NYT and perhaps other publications with a significant political readership. More people need to recognize and understand this, whether about Biden, other people, or themselves.
I have had a lifetime issue (I'm in my late 70s) with name labels – either thinking of a wrong name or no name at all when I see a face. My face-to-name association is very weak. On the other hand, my face-to-information about a person association is extremely strong, so if I have to come up with a name for a person, all I need to do is recall some information about them – and this even works for naming people I have never met, but happen to know about.
In spite of my difficulties with naming a face, even the faces of long-time friends, my ability to think clearly has always been and still is very good.