Lying is as old as humans and research has confirmed that we learn to lie at a very young age. Studies have also suggested that the average person lies several times a day. So it’s not surprising, then, that lie detection has a long history. “By this method [Middle Age’s thinking that physical torture elicits truth],…
Read MoreOlympians and their Emotions: Marti Malloy
Marti Malloy grew up on Whidbey Island (a small island in the state of Washington) and begun judo at the young age of 6, following in her dad and two older brother’s footsteps. Twenty years later, the four-time National Champion is an Olympian and will represent the United States of America at the 2012 London Olympic…
Read MorePeople Helping People: Cross Cultural Kindness
Working with people from a myriad of cultural backgrounds is more and more common as we grow both in technology and through advancements in travel. A globally connected world is at our fingertips! The inspiring video below, from Coca- Cola, focuses on the the strengths and kindness of cultures across the world. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auNSrt-QOhw[/youtube] Want to be able…
Read MoreFollow up: Searching for Microexpressions
If you read last week’s blog post on convicted murder Skylar Deleon, you would have seen a lot of disgust microexpressions throughout the interview with Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz. Deleon, who often speaks with a soft voice, can’t seem to mask his feeling of repulsiveness. Many of the readers who watched the video spotted these various microexpressions right…
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