The technology behind facial recognition is fast spreading from realistic video games to lie detection computerized border patrol. Facial recognition software is making its way into almost every aspect of our lives. Geeky Gadgets reports on the next step in this security defense software. Google is developing a new phone facial security unlock code. In…
Read MoreFetal Facial Expressions
A study published in PLOS ONE, suggests that fetuses actually practice their facial expression while in utero. MedicalXpress noted that the study, which was an eight year project applied FACS, a facial action coding system, used to study adult facial expressions, to the unborn fetuses throughout their development. The findings were that unborn babies practice…
Read MoreLying Summed Up: Believe it or Not
Want a refresher course on deception? Below Humintell sums up some of what science has found on lying, liars and microexpressions. For a brief overview on some Deception and Microexpression Misconceptions read Humintell’s Misconception blogs Part 1 and Part 2 and our Eye Contact Myth blog. Live Science recently pointed out that if accurate lie-detecting…
Read MoreLinguistic Deception and Brain Magic
Keith Barry introduces the idea of “brain magic” which he defines as the use of words, linguistic deception and nonverbal communication to create the illusion of a “sixth sense”. In the video below he illustrates how our brains can fool our bodies — in a trick that works via podcast too. Then he involves the audience…
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