Conversations with History: Paul Ekman

Psychologist Paul Ekman joins Harry Kreisler to talk about his scientific work on the human face. They discuss what is now known about the role of the face in human emotions and the implications of these insights for human communication, self understanding and national security. Series: "Conversations with History" [4/2004] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 8637]

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[LordSkioN]

That was interesting; at 22:59, when Dr. Ekman was thinking of something that he could get angry about, there was a slight and involuntary twitch of the muscles around his nose and he pressed his lips together (demonstrating the microexpression related to anger), and he inhaled quite deeply before giving his answer as well

[sentstuff05]

Never saw an interview with Ekman before. Very interesting! Thanks for uploading.

[airsplat490]

@NOVELTY098 prove it.

[mishuu87]

@LordSkioN He put himself in the 'angry' state in order to recall the memory of a story faster. It wasn't a consequence of his thoughts, it was a procedure. Think of when you want to recall a happy story: first thing that you do is you smile :)

[MikeTauroRules]

@LordSkioN seeing as hes trying to think of something to get him angry i dont think it was involuntary

[deepstudy]

@NOVELTY098::: thanks for keeping it civil; I was just wondering.

[NOVELTY098]

@deepstudy yes i would have. all religions sound as if theyre worshipping zeus. its all a bunch of fiction.

[deepstudy]

@NOVELTY098- why does the mention of the Bible bother you so much? Would you have had the same response if he would have quoted the quran?

[NOVELTY098]

he would add a bible verse... douche

[GamerIcterix]

32:14 Ekman: Micro expression on the mention of the Bible..I'm guessing he doesn't want to talk about religion

[yosirking]

Thanks for uploading the video, I enjoy it a lot

[Helenabu]

@vendurra "you'd know that most of the language from the book was used in the show"

Over simplified...

And you do know that ekman wrote books for "common people" (telling lies, emotions revealed) and books for the academic person...and in those...no the language is far from "the same" used in the show.

But honestly, like I said, I'm not here to burst anyone's bubble...