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I don't really understand the article's position. Comparing physiognomy to a computer program that can actually make accurate predictions about people at a stat

I don't really understand the article's position. Comparing physiognomy to a computer program that can actually make accurate predictions about people at a statistically significant rate based on their facial features is like comparing alchemy to chemistry. They might be superficially similar, but one actually works and one doesn't. edit: Of course, I think this technology is horrifying and that a) it will never be 100% accurate, and b) it is just begging to be abused. I just don't think denying the reality of its existence will be a good way to fight against its misuse. Pandora's box has been opened.

alva 9y ago
The position of the article is one which will become extremely prevalent if this area of research gets results. If certain behavioural indicators can be identified reliably with this method, it will be the atomic bomb of political-incorrectness.
- candiodari 9y ago
  It could be even worse if it becomes self-reinforcing. One could see this being developed in a way that "allows HR to make better decisions", and let's say it predicts purple people with yellow spots have a tendency to steal. Which of course will lead to exactly what it predicts. And we all know HR departments would gladly use stuff like this. Especially for the jobs where it would matter most: underpaid entry-level jobs that a lot of people get as either a last resort or a first job.