Are you wondering how to spot a liar? Do you suspect that your friend is lying to you? It can be frustrating when our friends aren’t completely honest or upfront with us, especially about the things that matter, so sometimes we have to figure out for ourselves whether or not they’re telling the trut
So how do you tell if someone is lying? Liars can use many tactics like changing up their tone of speaking, manipulating their facial expressions, being overly nice to you, etc. But how exactly do you know when you're being lied to? In this video, we have you covered. If you find yourself identifyin
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-language-of-lying-noah-zandan We hear anywhere from 10 to 200 lies a day. And although we’ve spent much of our history coming up with ways to detect these lies by tracking physiological changes in their tellers, these methods have proved unreliable. I
Are you feeling sad lately? What about depressed? Depression is a serious mental health disorder that needs professional help. One aspect of clinical depression is rumination or negative thoughts. This happens when we go into a spiral of talking negatively about ourselves. For example, "No body care
Are you seeing someone but both of you haven’t made it official yet? Have they said those three magical words yet? Why haven’t they admitted how they really feel? You might be pondering whether to bring up the "are we in a relationship" talk with them but not sure if that’s a good idea. Here are a f
Are you having trouble in the romance department? Maybe you’re really into someone but can’t tell if they’re into you. One minute it’s a yes with them, the next a “nah”. So, do they like you or not? Well, here are a few signs they’re not into you and aren’t telling you. Writer: Michal Mitchell Scri
Are you looking for tips on understanding others better and their behavior? If psychology has taught us anything, it’s that people are complicated. While there’s no quick and easy way to assess a person’s true character and motivations, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you gain insight
'Sophia' the life-size social robot speaks at the United Nations, telling the audience she is 'a year-and-a-half old and I can see you, have a full conversation, make thousands of facial expressions and understand speech and meaning behind words'. It adds: 'And I just got these new hands – check th
What is the meaning of life? Why am I born into this world? What is my purpose? We all have our share of existential crisis and still stumble on with this mere search for meaning and purpose. So, let us make it simple for you. Writer: Pavi Suji Voice: Amanda Silvera Animator: Kzanng YouTube Manag
Nearly two-thirds of individuals with bipolar disorder have been misdiagnosed at some point in their lives, and they visit nearly four physicians on average before receiving a definitive bipolar diagnosis. Perhaps the most troubling feature is the length of time it takes for a person to receive a bi
Do you have a hunch that someone likes you? Maybe you’ve been sensing this for a while, but can’t quite tell. Well, there are a few common signs that can clue you in to whether they like you or not. Writer: Michal Mitchel Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Zuzia
Sometimes we can tell when someone is hiding something from us. A comfortable smile is now replaced by a slight grin. But what if someone is hiding some deeper feelings? What if that smiling friend or that ex of yours, is hiding the fact they like you? Well, there are some ways you can find out. W
