23 November, 2016

365 Days of Thank You

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Inspired by the spirit of gratitude that is amplified each Thanksgiving day, Brian Doyle set out to extend the power of gratitude beyond one holiday in his unique social experiment: “365 Days of Thank You.” Learn how two words can change your world and world view.

21 November, 2016

Election Debate

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The bitter election may be over, but its tensions are still alive. Following President-elect Donald Trump’s surprising victory on Election Day, partisan divisions continue to survive amidst heated arguments and even vandalism. In one notable incident, a United Airlines staff had to step in to separate some particularly argumentative passengers. “If anyone has a problem……

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15 November, 2016

The Problem of Lie Detection

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Somewhat unsurprisingly, the movies have painted a highly inaccurate picture of the power of polygraphs, or so-called lie-detector tests. While many crime dramas showcase a seemingly miraculous technology for distinguishing truths from lies, this portrayal, itself, is far from true. However, a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry suggests that polygraph tests…

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7 November, 2016

The Power of Nonverbal Behavior in Election Outcomes

by David Matsumoto
in Facial Expressions, Gesture, Nonverbal Behavior /
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“A politician is someone who can tell you to go to hell in a way that makes you look forward to the trip.” Along my travels around this country and around the world I came along the quote above and it has always stuck in my mind. Now with the crazy 2016 presidential election winding…

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