The science and psychology behind why people notice celebrity doppelgängers People have long been fascinated by faces that echo one another, and the phenomenon of spotting a celebrity look alike can be explained by a mix of psychology, genetics, and pattern recognition. Human brains are wired for facial recognition: we categorize faces by key landmarks—eyes,…
Author: Driss El-Mekki
Casablanca native who traded civil-engineering blueprints for world travel and wordcraft. From rooftop gardens in Bogotá to fintech booms in Tallinn, Driss captures stories with cinematic verve. He photographs on 35 mm film, reads Arabic calligraphy, and never misses a Champions League kickoff.