The Wizards Project was a research project conducted by Drs. Paul Ekman and Maureen O’Sulllivan, that studied the ability of people to detect lies. This research showed that for the average person, being able to detect deception is not an easy task. Most people can detect deceit only about 50% of the time, which is the statistical equivalent of…
Read MoreHumintell Research: Victory Stance, Universal Gesture for Triumph
The victory stance that many athletes take immediately after a win has been found to be a universal gesture for triumph which is the same across cultures. These new findings purport that triumph is a universal gesture seen in the “victory” stance of an athlete. The idea of triumph being a universal emotion had its beginnings in Dr.…
Read MoreFacial Distortion: Optical Illusions
A new and interesting video shows an optical illusion that researchers have dubbed the “Flashed Face Distortion Effect”. How does this work? Well, it is quite simple: by flashing ordinary portraits aligned at the eyes, the human brain begins to compare and exaggerate the differences, causing the faces to seem malformed and hyper exaggerated.…
Read MoreInfectious Emotions
A new study purports that strong emotions are very contagious. The research shows that if all members in a group share the same emotional state, then their brains will follow suit. Not only will our emotions link up, so will our brain activity. The study conducted by researchers from Aalto University and Turku PET Centre delineates that experiencing strong emotions synchronizes brain…
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