Instructions: Micro expressions flash across the face in 1/2 a second or less. See if you can correctly identify the emotional expression displayed in each of the samples below. If you miss the micro expression the first time, don’t worry – each example loops continuously.
Lie To Me TriviaTest your knowledge of the Lie to Me TV show
How well do you remember the Lie to Me TV show?
Deception & Lying QuizCan you tell if someone is lying?
Can you really tell if someone is lying to you or not? Take this deception quiz to find out how much you know about the signs and reasons for lying.
8 Myths about Lying
Lying facts and fiction
June 8, 2015 by Paul Ekman, Ph.D. as featured on Forbes. Myth #1 – Everyone lies. Not so. Not about serious matters, not about lies which if caught could result in the end of a relationship, employment, freedom, large sums of money or life itself. Those are what I call high stake lies; they are the lies that the police … Read More
Catching Liars
What you need to know
August 2014 Science Fiction From a distance of twenty feet, without your knowledge or consent, the surveillance cameras, microphones and physiological sensors apply computer algorithms to process your gait, facial expression, gestures, voice, posture, heart rate, blood pressure and skin temperature — determining within seconds if you are lying or telling the truth. This is “Diogenes,” a machine capable of … Read More
Spotting Poker Bluffs
Can you tell when someone is bluffing?
May 2014 The game has changed now that TV broadcasts people playing poker In the old days not a word was spoken, and that tradition continues today in some venues. But lies had to be spotted; bluffs called. I learned about this from winners of the International Poker Tournament held each year in Las Vegas. It costs $15,000 to enter … Read More
Why Lies Fail – Part 2
Why do lies fail?
October, 2009 Feeling Guilty Why do lies fail? I asked people “If you could be absolutely certain that your lover would never find out, would you have a one-night stand with a very attractive person?” About half said “no”. They didn’t differ from those who said “yes” (that they would cheat) in whether they were married or single, if married, … Read More
Why Lies Fail – Part 1
Taking a closer look at why lies don't succeed
September 2009 When asking why lies fail, it’s important to remember this: Not all do. “Can’t talk now, just on the way out the door”. “I love your new dress.” “What a great evening, thanks so much.” “Sorry, couldn’t get a babysitter. Which lies fail? Instead of asking why lies fail or succeed, instead turn your attention to the type … Read More