The Capgras Delusion: When Love Looks Right But Feels Wrong
A woman looks at her husband of 30 years. She recognizes his face. She knows it’s him. The features, the voice, the mannerisms—everything looks exactly right. But she knows he’s not her husband. She’s absolutely certain. This person is an imposter. An identical copy. A replacement. Her real husband has been taken, and this lookalike has been put in his place. She knows how it sounds. She knows it’s irrational. But the certainty is overwhelming. ...