A New Frontier in Health and Wellness: The Intersection between Super-Recognizers, Deepfakes, and Mental Health (Hypothesis)
Introduction
Artificial Intelligence has influenced society. This is irrefutable and apparent in mental health science. Information Technology and Healthcare are adapting and innovating alongside this stay ahead of the curve. Super-recognizers, deepfakes, and mental wellness play pivotal roles for therapeutic intervention and diagnosis. This article summarizes where where these concepts create a nexus to potentially revolutionize treatment options. Disorders like autism, memory loss, social anxiety, Prosopagnosia, and dementia may have a new viable treatment option.
Who are Super-Recognizers
Super-recognizers are unique people with an innate ability to recognize and remember faces. They often notice minute changes in expression and features that most would overlook.
Deepfakes: Moving Past the Controversy
Deepfakes have been cast in a negative light for their ethical implications and potential for misuse. However, within the controlled healthcare environment, my hypothesis is for deepfakes to offer an opportunity for simulation, training, and even personalized therapy. Deepfake examples…
