Face It!

This election season has resulted in a myriad of extreme emotions for many. Dr. Ekman discusses what to do now.

Personality

The President's Personality

Paul Ekman Ph.D. on October 11, 2016

Are there certain personality traits that help predict the success of a president? Do our current candidates embody these?

Are there certain personality traits that help predict the success of a president? Do our current candidates embody these?

Anger

Constructive Anger

Paul Ekman Ph.D. on September 29, 2016

Do you use anger constructively? The Dalai Lama and Paul Ekman weigh in.

Do you use anger constructively? The Dalai Lama and Paul Ekman weigh in.

Did you know that a shoulder shrug may be an indication of lying? Certain subtle body movements may be more revealing than you think.

When it comes to lies, not all are created equal. At what point do we accept that some lies are beneficial, especially when it comes to our leaders?

We will all age and we all will die; we just don’t know when or how. Does that matter? How should we spend our remaining days?

Friends

How I Became Friends With the Dalai Lama

Paul Ekman Ph.D. on July 29, 2016

A friendship with the Dalai Lama is no small matter, even when you're a world renowned psychologist.

A friendship with the Dalai Lama is no small matter, even when you're a world renowned psychologist.

Weighing in on the use of torture as an interrogation tactic for suspected terrorists.

Humor

Why I Don’t Call the Dalai Lama “Your Holiness”

Paul Ekman Ph.D. on July 28, 2016

To the world, he's referred to as "His Holiness the Dalai Lama".

To the world, he's referred to as "His Holiness the Dalai Lama".

Fear

Our Emotional Reactions to Terrorism

Paul Ekman Ph.D. on July 27, 2016

Here's how to untangle the confusing array of emotions we feel in the aftermath of terrorist attacks.

Here's how to untangle the confusing array of emotions we feel in the aftermath of terrorist attacks.

Happiness

Introducing the Atlas of Emotions

Paul Ekman Ph.D. on May 12, 2016

Backed by funding from the Dalai Lama, read about our new Atlas of Emotions.

Backed by funding from the Dalai Lama, read about our new Atlas of Emotions.

Deception

How We Spot Liars Today

Paul Ekman Ph.D. on August 13, 2014

On facial recognition technology, using it to detect malicious intent, and problems that could arise.

On facial recognition technology, using it to detect malicious intent, and problems that could arise.

Paul Ekman answers the popular question 'How do I become a facial expression expert?' in his new #AskEkman blog series.

What does Edward Snowden's recent NBC interview with Brian Williams say about the various claims about the state of privacy in the United States?

Paul Ekman writes on facial recognition technology, privacy concerns, and the urgent need to establish guidelines. Read more Dr. Ekman's blog, Face It!

Why do we care when we see the Nigerian schoolgirls who are the prisoners of Boko Haram?

On spotting poker bluffs, testing poker winners' ability to detect deception, and whether lie catching is needed or justifiable.