The Face is Special: The Seven Universal Emotions Those of you who have been following us (thank you!) know that faces do many things, and one very special thing that faces do is express emotion. Over half a century of scientific research has documented that seven facial expressions of emotion are universally expressed and recognized, all around the world, regardless of…
Read MoreWhy humans may have more in common with chimps than we thought
What can humans learn about ourselves from studying chimpanzees? Primatologist Frans de Waal has spent almost three decades studying the behavior and intelligence of chimpanzees. Now, he’s focused on their emotional lives–and he’s found primates and people aren’t so different in how they react to circumstances and each other. Jeffrey Brown of PBS Newshour talks…
Read MoreThreat Assessment Webinar Recap
Thanks to everyone who attended our Introduction to Threat Assessment webinar! The session was held Tuesday, October 20th. There were over 50 attendees from around the world, including many first responders. We thank you for your service! Dr. Matsumoto covered a variety of topics He started with an overview of Humintell, who we are and…
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…
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