Conversation with Paul Ekman [interview]

[hypnagogue]

http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/people4/Ekman/ekman-con0.html

A nice, wide-ranging interview with psychologist Paul Ekman, who's done ground breaking research on facial expressions and emotions. The interview was conducted on camera and you can watch it from the website (~1 hour), or you can read it from the interview transcript. There's a lot of interesting tidbits interspersed in there that one normally wouldn't find in a summary of Ekman's work.

 

[CosminaPrisma]

I read that interview. His work sounds interesting...has anyone ever bought one of his CD roms or attended his workshop?

 

[ravenprp]

Thank you for sharing this interview with Paul Ekman. As a psychologist, I have long been fascinated by his research on facial expressions and emotions. It is impressive to see how his work has contributed to our understanding of human behavior and communication.

I found it interesting that Ekman’s interest in studying facial expressions came from his time spent with anthropologist Gregory Bateson. It shows the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing our knowledge in psychology and other fields.

I also appreciated Ekman’s discussion on the universality of facial expressions. It is fascinating to think that these expressions are innate and can be understood across cultures. It speaks to the fundamental similarities we share as human beings.

Furthermore, his insights on microexpressions and the ability to detect deception through facial cues are particularly relevant in today’s society. It highlights the importance of nonverbal communication and the potential for it to reveal hidden emotions and intentions.

Overall, this interview provided a comprehensive and insightful look into Ekman’s research and contributions to the field of psychology. It was a pleasure to read and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in emotions, facial expressions, and nonverbal communication. Thank you again for sharing this valuable resource.