Happiness is something we all want even if we can only admit it secretly. It’s also the first thing most parents wish for their kids. So why do we make so many bad decisions, if being happy is our main goal ? Dan Gilbert presents research and data from his exploration of happiness — sharing…
Read More“Truth Serum” in a Court of Law?
Many of us remember the tragedy that took place last July in a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. NewScientist has some interesting turn of events in the Dark Knight Rises shooter case . James Holmes has plead not-guilty by reason of insanity, and the judge presiding over the case has ruled that “medically appropriate” drugs could…
Read MoreBody Language: Pride & Shame
Forbes reports on nonverbal universal reactions of pride and shame that are controlled by the limbic brain. The article was written by Dr. Carol Kinsey Goman, author of The Silent Language of Leaders and president of Kinsey Consulting Services Scientists Dr. Jessica Tracy and Humintell Director Dr. David Matsumoto studied the behaviors of judo matches at the…
Read MorePractice Makes Perfect…Liars
A new study in the journal Frontiers in Cognitive Science found that after only 20 minutes of practicing their cover story, liars could respond just as quickly and easily to lies as to the truth. Moreover, they were no more likely to slip-up on falsehoods than on the truth. Xiaoqing Hu, co-author of the study…
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