By now, many of us have realized that the average person, yes that’s you and me, is not very good at detecting deception BUT very proficient at implementing it. This fact has been proven time and time again by research that purports we are only as accurate as chance (50%) when it comes to correctly catching lies. Pacific Standard Magazine has reported on the…
Read MoreScience Interview with Humintell’s Director – Dr. Matsumoto Part 1
Humintell’s director Dr. David Matsumoto not only did the original research (along with other researchers including Dr. Ekman) for microexpression recognition training tools, but he continues his research into emotions and culture today. Below is an interview with Dr. Matsumoto about his current research on Triumph vs. Pride by science reporter Anna Meldolesi for her…
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Marco Gillies of GoldSmith college was spurred into launching a new computer gaming project that works with actors because he thinks that “games shouldn’t be designed by programming experts, but by experts in movement.” Programming companies have already successfully aimed at creating gaming characters with realistic-looking movements. However, Gillies and his colleagues are developing characters that can…
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What is the latest high-tech approach to securing borders in the United States? According to CNN , it is Elvis! Developed by University of Arizona researchers in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Elvis is our virtual border official that uses sensors to screen passengers for unusual physiological responses to questioning. This Automated Virtual Agent for Truth Assessments…
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