New evidence shows that facial expressions begin in utero. Laughing and smiling begin in the womb as early as 24 weeks and are very prevalent by 32. Worldcrunch has reported that a British research team, from the University of Durham, confirms that babies develop the muscle mechanisms to smile before they are born. This would…
Read MoreComputer Can Recognize Emotion Through Voice
Researchers in Madrid have created a computer system allowing for custom customer service, wherein through elements of a user’s speech such as tone and speed, a computer can gauge human emotion. Therefore, the computer can act responsively to defuse heightening situations. Take a look at the video below to learn more.
Facial Recognition and the Brain
Most people can probably sympathize with the uncomfortable encounter with someone you think you know but aren’t quite sure if you do yet they look so familiar or perhaps you can’t quite place their face to a name and are secretly hoping someone will ask first? The brain’s capacity to find and recognize faces is…
Read MoreThe Web of Deceit
We’ve all heard that it is in human nature to deceive people. Whether it is a malicious lie or a “harmless” white lie, we all do it especially when there is something big on the line (say a relationship or money). Well, the Internet is no exception to the fallibility of human beings. According to…
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