Six-Word Sci-Fi: Imagine a Rosy Future for Facial Recognition

YOU LOOK DRUNK—LET ME DRIVE.

—@henriquegeirinhas via Instagram


Honorable Mentions:

Of course I remember you … Kim! @kanaafa via Instagram

My twin pays all my bills. @keegan1942 via Instagram

Among myriads, her son was found. @ichbinsubatomic via Instagram

Vitality low—personalized prescription dispatched today. @leniway via Instagram

Technological mirrors provide value-neutral feedback. @philosophy_at_work via Instagram

Your face will become your passport. @sayzey via Instagram

’80s makeup has a huge revival. @jamesw1981 via Twitter

Smile registered, thanks for your purchase. @mhicheal_l via Instagram


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