I've had a pretty rough week. I spent the entire day in bed watching the TV show "Lie To Me" online. It's yet another crime show, but with a fascinating twist. The show is centered around the existence of microexpressions in humans across every culture. Microexpressions are involuntary facial movements lasting 1/5 of a second and displaying certain emotions. This promo video for the TV show explains them a little better:
These emotions include: surprise, fear, disgust, contempt, anger, happiness, and sadness.
"Lie To Me" consists of a cast of characters skilled in identifying microexpressions. Each cast member catches the slightest movement in a suspects face, leading to different theories and evidence for the case. In reality, very few people are able to detect when others are lying. As humans, we tell lies effortlessly, but struggle to identify deception. Trickery, bluffs, lies, deception, fabrication, and deceit appear frequently throughout history and are employed regularly by world leaders.
My efforts to have a day of relaxation mildly succeeded. I can't escape my major, even when I try. It's the little things all around me that relate to Pschology and help me realize why I love my major.
This is so interesting! I've watched CSI Miami and Dexter before so I know how thrilling (and addicting)these kinds of dramas are. The coming attractions video you posted makes me want to watch it! Just imagining being able to tell when people lie is huge...it's like a super power hahah. Great post!
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