Gestures are one of the first things to come to mind that can cause a major cultural faux pas. People from every culture have been guilty of unintentionally offending people from other cultures through the use of inappropriate gestures. Huffington Post reports on the dos and don’t in cultural gesturing. For instance in America we…
Read MoreDr. Matsumoto on Lying, Deception and Microexpressions
What is the difference between deception and lying? How young do children start to lie? What are microexpressions and were they portrayed accurately in the hit TV show Lie to Me? Humintell’s French affiliate Othello has taken some time to interview Dr. Matsumoto on these topics and more. You can view Part 1 of the…
Read MoreFacial Recognition Secure Password
The technology behind facial recognition is fast spreading from realistic video games to lie detection computerized border patrol. Facial recognition software is making its way into almost every aspect of our lives. Geeky Gadgets reports on the next step in this security defense software. Google is developing a new phone facial security unlock code. In…
Read MoreFetal Facial Expressions
A study published in PLOS ONE, suggests that fetuses actually practice their facial expression while in utero. MedicalXpress noted that the study, which was an eight year project applied FACS, a facial action coding system, used to study adult facial expressions, to the unborn fetuses throughout their development. The findings were that unborn babies practice…
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