We’ve been talking about new microexpressions research for the last two weeks, so we’ll all benefit from Dr. David Matsumoto’s own insights. In this new video, Dr. Matsumoto discussed his recent article on microexpressions and the importance of precisely studying microexpressions and their neurological correlates. He emphasizes the striking difference in neurological patterns between expressions…
Read MorePast Blog: Facial Expressions are Innate, not Learned
A 2008 study conducted by Humintell Director Dr. David Matsumoto and Photographer Bob Willingham investigated whether or not facial expressions of emotion were innate or a product of cultural learning. The study, which was the first of its kind, studied congenitally blind (blind from birth) and sighted judo athletes at the 2004 Paralympic Games and…
Read MoreCultural Similarities and Differences in Emblematic Gestures – 2013
In our global world, cross-cultural communication is extremely important in a variety of fields from the legal world, education, law enforcement, to the business world. Being able to understand how an individual or collective group of individuals communicate is very beneficial. Dr. Matsumoto, Humintell’s director and lead researcher, along with fellow researcher and colleague Dr.…
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