Faces

Explore the fascinating world of face recognition and processing in primates through this 59-minute lecture by Winrich Freiwald from The Rockefeller University. Delve into the structure of primate social knowledge, neural substrates of face recognition, and the organization of the macaque face processing system. Discover how face cells and face areas contribute to facial discrimination, and examine the concept of a parameterized cartoon face space. Investigate tuning curves, computational principles, and the qualitative picture of face recognition. Gain insights into the neural and computational architectures underlying this complex cognitive process, all while following the intriguing story of Ahla, a Papio ursinus ruacona.

Intro
The story of Ahla (Papio ursinus ruacona)
Structure of Primate Social Knowledge
Face Discrimination
Neural Substrates of Face Recognition: Face Cells & Face Areas
A Parameterized Cartoon Face Space
Tuning Curves & Face Space
The macaque face processing system global organization
Understanding Computational Principles
The macaque face processing hierarchy: representations & transformations
Qualitative Picture
Face Recognition: Neural & Computational Architectures