Comments on: Recent News From Our Research Division v.2

By: Humintell Admin

Humintell Admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:59:32 +0000

Dear Dr. Camp,

Here is Dr. Matsumoto’s response to your questions:

Yes we have a vested interest in the research. When our papers are sent to journals, we acknowledge such interests when we submit the paper, so that there is full disclosure during the review process. Also, we make our tools available to other researchers so that they can replicate our findings as has been done by Tamara Russell’s group. We certainly do not believe that our studies are the definitive, end-all studies on any topic; rather we believe that knowledge is based on the cumulative findings across researchers and methodologies. In the end, which researcher is NOT vested in his or her research?

On the accuracy issue – yes we believe we study accuracy in judgments of the facial expressions because we believe there is such a strong empirical base on what the ground truth of what the expressions are signaling. That empirical evidence for that ground truth allows us to make interpretations of accuracy, and not consensus. I believe that the field of facial expressions of emotion are one of the few in which such interpretations are justified.

By: Dr. David A Camp

Dr. David A Camp — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:22:03 +0000

As an academician I have two concerns. I presume they are properly covered, but thought I would ask. One is the issue of you having a vested interest in the research and the other is the use of the word “accuracy” – As you know in academic accuracy is not normally used but rather validity and reliability.
Since I will probably be using some of your training I am curious on these issues. No disrespect intended.

Dr. Camp

By: Humintell Admin

Humintell Admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:11:19 +0000

Cristobal, We appreciate your comment. Of course, we want to share the benefits of microexpression training and prove to people that our training works. These findings by our research team validates the products that we sell. The studies are currently in the process of being published. As you may know, getting studies to be published within acclaimed, peer-reviewed journals is not a quick process. Rest assured that when the studies are published, we will be the first to publish them here.

By: Cristobal

Cristobal — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:17:30 +0000

i believe that is best to publish the studies you made than this kind of news that seems more like publicity to your product.

By: Sherwyn aka Infolookup

Sherwyn aka Infolookup — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:31:54 +0000

This feels like an episode of “Lie to Me”, and the Lightman group. Very nice!

By: Ian Trudel

Ian Trudel — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:51:01 +0000

It’s delightful that you keep us informed on the progress and results of your studies. This is the kind of news I like to read.