Do you remember George Orwell’s novel 1984? In the dystopian world that Orwell creates, it is mandatory for every household to have a ‘telescreen,’ which is essentially a television with the ability to allow authorities to monitor its viewers. The authorities ensure that the viewers are watching the appropriate propaganda and reacting accordingly. Viewers who…
Read MoreVideo Games Can Now Tap in to Players’ Emotions
In a recent article by Wired Magazine, author Charles Q. Choi discusses the new trend of video games that analyze players’ emotions in order to create a better gaming experience. Choi states that “Nintendo’s Wii game console may owe some of its extraordinary success to emotions that are triggered by specific movements: It might essentially…
Read MoreDetermining Mental State from Tone of Voice Part 2
In our previous blog post, we discussed the possibility of determining someone’s mental state by just hearing 30 seconds of audio. While ideally, it would be great to see their body language, gestures and other nonverbal behavior, this is not always possible. Its important to understand that in order to completely understand someone’s mental state,…
Read MoreDetermining Mental State from Tone of Voice Part 1
In a recent study done by the University of Arizona, researchers discovered that just 30 seconds of speaking with a complete stranger could reveal how well they were coping with their emotions. The study entitled “Thin-Slicing Divorce: Thirty Seconds of Information Predict Changes in Psychological Adjustment Over 90 Days” was recently published in The Journal…
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