We’ve all heard it before, “You look tired.” While some may be asking out of genuine concern, others may be simply pointing out the harsh truth that you’re not looking to great. And just when we thought these people were simply being mean, science backs them up. In a recent article from Slate they discuss research…
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Listen to the Skill Collector’s interview with Humintell Director Dr. Matsumoto about the complexities of microexpressions, the research behind them, and how to get started in the field. Dr. Matsumoto talks about various questions: What are microexpressions being used for and what fields use them the most? What is the biggest misconception about reading microexpressions?…
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The NewScientist shares research from Japan that showcases how fake smiles can have a big impact on consumers. Shigeo Yoshida and colleagues from the University of Tokyo are developing what they call an Emotions Evoking System. The researchers are working from a well believed thesis that physiological changes can cause emotional changes. They created…
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Dutch coffee company Douwe Egbert recently introduced a vending machine with a twist. It does not accept money or credit cards, instead it accepts Facial Expressions. The company placed their coffee dispenser in the middle of South Africa’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, a place they suspected would be full of sleepy customers. The machine, designed to…
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