 What is one halo effect of physiognomy?
A recent paper, published by Xiaolin Wu and Xi Zhang of Shanghai's Jiao Tong University, claims to be the first to use machine learning and neural networks to attempt a fully automated inference of criminality from facial images, removing prejudice from the equation and testing the validity of our gut feelings. Through a study of 1,856 images ("controlled for race, gender, age and facial expression") they claim to have established the validity of "automated, face-induced inference on criminality, despite the historical controversy surrounding this line of enquiry." In other words, they believe that they've found a relationship between looking like a criminal and actually being one. Theories of physiognomy, however, would persist beyond the Renaissance.
 It has created a bias that favors more attractive people
 It has morphed to become something more credible than its original version  It has morphed to become something less credible than its original version  It has created a trend that imprisons innocent people  It has created a bias that favors more attractive people