Support for LAist comes from

What it's like to remember nearly every face

By Manoush Zomorodi , Andrea Gutierrez and Sanaz Meshkinpour

Published Dec 9, 2022 5:39 AM

Listen • 6:03

Support your source for local news!

In these challenging times, the need for reliable local reporting has never been greater. Put a value on the impact of our year-round coverage. Help us continue to highlight LA stories, hold the powerful accountable, and amplify community voices. Your support keeps our reporting free for all to use. Stand with us today.

Keep up with LAist.

If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you'll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news.

Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode What's in a Face. Check out Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.

Yenny Seo remembers nearly every face — that's because she is a super recognizer. She describes what it's like to live with this extraordinary ability.

About Yenny Seo

Yenny Seo is based in Melbourne, Australia and currently works as a Korean–English translator.

Support for LAist comes from

Become a sponsor

This segment of the TED Radio Hour was produced by Andrea Gutierrez and edited by Sanaz Meshkinpour. You can follow us on Twitter @TEDRadioHour and email us at TEDRadioHour@npr.org.