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@InterfaceKings

#UKRIFLF led by @fboundalberti exploring the past, present and future of faces: transplants, technology, aesthetics. @kingshistory Email: [email protected]

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Joined August 2019
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So grateful to @JMCAnderson2 for sharing this invaluable interest into your process in developing the ‘I AM…’ project
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Jade’s talking us through ‘scaffolding’, and how this opens up the space for people to take on different roles, particularly in a group setting, and reach a collaborative goal
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This kind of uncertainty leads to an output or product that is less effective as a result, and is ultimately not useful for the organisation
Why does this make collaborating hard? Lack of clarity of purpose; uncertainty of utility; poorer product.

ALT Why does this make collaborating hard? Lack of clarity of purpose; uncertainty of utility; poorer product.

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'These are not emerging technologies, AI is already here with us in force, and it’s growing exponentially.' New on the blog, @PhyllidaSwift of @FaceEqualityInt explores the reality of facial discrimination in the world of AI and facial recognition tech: bit.ly/3CDgZ4U
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We want to raise awareness of the realities and inequalities around face transplants. Our infocomic explores the ethical questions around face transplant surgery, and states what needs to change to improve policy and practice: bit.ly/3RDSSrX #FaceTransplant @UKRI_News
An infographic of a hand holding an open comic book on a dark blue background. The text next to the comic book reads 'Read our infocomic to find out more about the research.' The AboutFace logo of a white head in profile is at the bottom left of the infographic.

ALT An infographic of a hand holding an open comic book on a dark blue background. The text next to the comic book reads 'Read our infocomic to find out more about the research.' The AboutFace logo of a white head in profile is at the bottom left of the infographic.

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Do you know how facial recognition tech is being used? New on the blog: @George_W_King tells how biometric tech impacts our daily lives in powerful ways, but is currently operating without an adequate legal framework 👉bit.ly/3wIHu5j #FacialRecognition @AdaLovelaceInst
A computerised facial structure mapping the facial features. The geometric face is light blue in colour, on a dark blue background.

ALT A computerised facial structure mapping the facial features. The geometric face is light blue in colour, on a dark blue background.

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What needs to be done to make face transplants more sustainable and patient-centered? Our new infocomic sets out a 'gold standard' approach to face transplantation, and shows the value of the arts and humanities in helping shape medical theory and practice. @UKRI_News
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What would happen if you lost your face? Our new short animation introduces some of the big questions around face transplants. Tell us what you think! aboutfaceyork.com/resource/a… #FaceTransplant #UKRIFLF @UKRI_News #HistMed #MedHums
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What has to happen for people to recognise faces? And what does it mean to be face blind? Or a super recogniser? @Sharronapearl explores human face recognition, new on the blog today! bit.ly/3A2pVOL #FacialRecognition #FaceBlind #UKRIFLF #Faces
A lego recreation of the Mona Lisa, which appears pixelated and with distinctive features blurred. A figure, which appears to be female, with long dark hair sits in front of a green and brown background.

ALT A lego recreation of the Mona Lisa, which appears pixelated and with distinctive features blurred. A figure, which appears to be female, with long dark hair sits in front of a green and brown background.

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We’re launching a walking trail of faces around York! Coming soon to @VisitYork and the @StreetLifeYork Hub! #VisitYork #YorkHistory
A leaflet lying on a desk. The leaflet is for the AboutFace walking trail of York. On the cover of leaflet is a photograph of two carved gargoyle faces in black and white.

ALT A leaflet lying on a desk. The leaflet is for the AboutFace walking trail of York. On the cover of leaflet is a photograph of two carved gargoyle faces in black and white.

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