Mindblindness

In a recent study conducted by the Universities of Cambridge and Utrecht, researchers tested the idea of autism being the result of an “extreme male brain.” Autism, according to BBC News Health, “is a disorder that affects the ability of children and adults to communicate and interact socially.”  The rate of autism is much higher…

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In Case You Missed It…

Take a look at Dr. Matsumoto’s Interview on ABC News where he talks about microexpressions, nonverbal and verbal inconsistencies and gestures. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zagJayUYqqY[/youtube] See more videos like this at Humintell’s Youtube Page.

Deception Robots

Surveillance has been power boosted to a new level. Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Technology Laboratory has developed a “spybot”.  Ieee spectrum inside technology has the scoop. Lockheed’s new robotic creation knows how to operate incognito around humans.  It actually listens for humans, guesses where they might be looking and then finds itself a hiding spot. How…

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Lie to Me is filled with “Lies to You” -Dr. Maureen O’Sullivan

Some of you may know the late Dr. Maureen O’Sullivan, who was a Professor Emeritus of the University of San Francisco. Dr. O’Sullivan is widely known for her work with Dr. Paul Ekman on the “Wizards Project”, where they identified Truth Wizards. Truth Wizards are those that are exceptionally good at detecting deception. One of…

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