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 MoreHappy Holidays from Humintell!
This year has undoubtedly been challenging in many ways. We thank you for your continued support throughout this unprecedented year. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year! Please enjoy this collection of past holiday blogs for your reading enjoyment. A Truly Merry Holiday In a fascinating study from 2002, a pair…
Read MoreWhat a Year 2020 has been!
When times are tough, finding things to be grateful for can be difficult. We are extremely grateful for your support. You have inspired and motivated us to be better, which helped us make it through the year. Thank you! We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season. Happy Holidays! David Matsumoto and…
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…
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