As we enter the New Year, it is time to prepare for Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day on January 24. While often ignored, a better understanding of this rare condition can lead to a better understanding of facial expressions – and the people who cannot show them. Moebius syndrome is characterized by a craniofacial/neurological disorder that…
Read MoreThe Power of Nonverbal Behavior in Election Outcomes
“A politician is someone who can tell you to go to hell in a way that makes you look forward to the trip.” Along my travels around this country and around the world I came along the quote above and it has always stuck in my mind. Now with the crazy 2016 presidential election winding…
Read MoreClowns and Masked Fear
Over the last couple of months, there has been a surge in stories about so-called “creepy clowns” prowling the streets. This trend has caused mild panic as schools fear about the effect on children, and even the White House has weighed in. Terrifyingly, one such clown, with rainbow polka dots and curly blue hair even…
Read MoreFacial Recognition and Understanding Emotional Expressions
When you recognize a friend’s face, how do you know? Do you make a careful study of their nose and cheekbones? Are you thrown off if they don’t wear the usual expression? The vast majority of people probably scoffed at those questions. Facial recognition isn’t a matter of careful study, but instead it is an…
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