Why is physical beauty so important in today’s society, especially in consumer marketing? Psychology Today reports on the unethical aspects of beauty as it is represented in main stream media. They report that facial symmetry has been shown to be the key determinant in our estimating of what is seen as beautiful and what’s not.…
Read MoreExpression of the Month Winner
Thank you to all our great Expression of the Month photo submissions. We have chosen our Grand Prize Winner!! Ellen Wright’s photo has been selected. She will receive a signed copy of Dr. Matsumoto’s newest book, Nonverbal Communication: Science and Applications. – See more at: https://www.humintell.com/?p=28421&preview=true#sthash.k19iykeI.dpuf Thank you to all our great Expression…
Read MoreThe New Face of Finance
Facial Recognition software is now being used to tell how people really feel about their money. This new feature is being implemented in New Zealand and has thousands of people taking part in the Bank of New Zealand’s online facial scans. The facial scan called EmotionScan is an online feature that links facial expressions to…
Read MoreEmotion Overload: Crying on Planes
The Atlantic reports on why we tend to cry on planes. You’re usually alone, secluded from the rest of the world, no contact with anyone (no email or phone. Why not have a good cry? According to this article, 41% of men stated that they had “buried themselves in blankets to hide tears in their eyes…
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