The Most Complex Nonverbal Signal System in the Body The importance of nonverbal communication (NVC) and nonverbal behavior (NVB) are indisputable and there’s a vast amount of information that we can glean about individuals from them. But while all channels of nonverbal behavior are important, the most important is the face, and for good reason:…
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 MoreDetecting Deception in Politics: A How To Guide
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…
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