What is the difference between deception and lying? How young do children start to lie? What are microexpressions and were they portrayed accurately in the hit TV show Lie to Me? Humintell’s French affiliate Othello has taken some time to interview Dr. Matsumoto on these topics and more. You can view Part 1 of the…
Read MoreFacial Recognition Secure Password
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…
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