A warning: when detecting deception in politics, don’t trust every media analyst you see or read who invokes body language. In fact when it comes to pundits commenting about body language in the media, “what you see is often more entertainment than science and it can contribute to misinformation,” says Vincent Denault, a communication researcher…
Read MoreUnmasking Facial Expressions of Emotion
The COVID-19 global pandemic has undoubtedly changed people’s lives. Virtual meetings have largely replaced in-person interactions leading to what some call “zoom fatigue”. Parents are forced to now work from home while simultaneously teaching and entertaining their children. But perhaps one of the biggest shifts has come with widespread mask wearing. People are now having…
Read MoreNonverbal Communication During a Global Pandemic
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we have nonverbal communication with one another? Does mask wearing alter the way we communicate? Humintell Director Dr. David Matsumoto has recently been interviewed for a number of publications regarding nonverbal communication during a global pandemic. Please see below for the most recent news articles, podcasts and…
Read MoreBody Language Webinar: Session 3 Recap + Exciting News from Humintell!
Thanks to everyone who attended the third and final session of our body language webinar series! The session was held Thursday, August 27th and the topic was How about a Thumbs up? All about Gestures. Dr. Matsumoto explained what gestures are and the different types of speech associated gestures. Through various video examples from many…
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