Divergent Files
The Uncanny Valley: Why Do Almost-Human Faces Scare Us?
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Why do realistic faces, lifelike robots, and almost-human figures sometimes make our skin crawl? It's called the uncanny valley, and the science behind it is stranger than you might think.
In this episode of Divergent Files, Ralph explores the unsettling psychology of human faces, creepy mannequins, artificial intelligence, and the ancient instincts that may influence how we recognize one…