Knowing Our Emotions, Improving Our World

All emotions, including hidden ones, have their own distinct facial marker

With practice we can discern other's truthfulness and intent

We can free ourselves from the grip of regrettable emotional episodes

Research into facial expression and emotion reveals two startling facts: people cannot conceal their emotions, nor can they fabricate genuine emotions. Minute facial movements and gestures reveal true feelings and intent - regardless of efforts to conceal them. Goleman and Ekman discuss the fascinating science of the Facial Action Coding System, and how we can use it to better our lives.