Scientists have been studying fear for quite some time and it is a fact that you can be “scared to death”. NPR has reported on the phenomenon of Voodoo Death as doctors refer to it. Dr. Martin Samuels interviewed with NPR and this is some of what he said: Well, it’s a strong emotional reaction…
Read MoreThe Future of Deception
How is our ever changing world changing us? Social scientist and former Canadian customs officer, Jeff Hancock, dissects deception in his TED Talk: “The Future of Lying”. He defines certain lies as a relationship, and that in such a connected world with the Internet, cell phones, Skype etc., we are able to get in touch…
Read MoreThe Rise and Fall of Empathy
Humintell would like to share some interesting insights about the collective force of empathy. Can an empathetic outlook be the key to creating a revolution of human relationships that can transform the major issues facing our world today? Watch this short video (10mins) to learn about the path of Empathy in our world yesterday, today and…
Read MoreFace Development in the Womb
Did you know? Facial expressions of emotion are the most important and complex signal system humans have: the human face has about 20 muscles which are capable of making thousands of different facial expressions. Evidence also shows that facial expressions begin in utero; data shows that laughing and smiling begin in the womb as early…
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