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“For example, a newborn’s brain expects faces: even when they are less than ten minutes old, babies will turn toward face-like patterns,” quote by David Eagleman
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““For example, a newborn’s brain expects faces: even when they are less than ten minutes old, babies will turn toward face-like patterns,””

David Eagleman

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Brain with David Eagleman, 2015

Infants are wired to recognize face-like patterns, showing innate social cognition.

In simple terms: Babies expect faces early on.

Key Takeaway

Recognize early social cues.

Themes

development cognition social bonding

Mood

curious informative

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • early education
  • marketing design
  • AI facial recognition

Key Concepts

neuroscience innate perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do faces matter to infants?
  • How does this shape early learning?
A Different Perspective

Assumes all cultures prioritize faces equally.

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