Inference on Criminality using Face Images

[Cubo de Sangre]

I suppose you can. But I was not speculating about explanations. Instead, I was responding to the claim that 'there isn't an underlying theory' is a PC criticism, not a scientific criticism.

Just making conversation dude.

 

[IGIT]

Convict-spotting algorithm criticized

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-38092196
So are the scientific merits of the work that are judged, or is it the liberal dogma that is being offended? Fortunately for them, the Chinese aren't being neutered by political correctness. No wonder they have only contempt for the West.

hiya Vespasian,

where in the article is anything said about liberal dogma?

the study itself hasn't been peer reviewed, either - so as a layman, how are you to judge the scientific merits (or lack thereof?).

- IGIT

 

[Pixelated Porn]

Not sure how it could work with Asians or black people.

its all or nothing



PS has Obama called it racist yet?

 

[Limbo Pete]

I feel like this is basically a 2016 computer and data driven version of phrenology, which was dismissed as quackery decades ago.

 

[VivaRevolution]

Convict-spotting algorithm criticized

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-38092196

The paper is available on arxiv: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1611.04135v2.pdf



As expected, this study ignited a firestorm in the liberal academia



Note that the critics are not disputing the findings of the study. They're saying there is no theoretical reason why the results should hold. Does this mean the study is invalid? Apparently so, according to the liberal mindset. If data does not conform to prejudices, it should be ignored or disputed.



So are the scientific merits of the work that are judged, or is it the liberal dogma that is being offended? Fortunately for them, the Chinese aren't being neutered by political correctness. No wonder they have only contempt for the West.

I guarantee you the Disney Corporation already has this, and that it matches faces to names, and public information.