Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Common body language mistakes and how to avoid making them (with Blake Eastman)
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Apr 4, 2024 
Blake Eastman, founder of The Nonverbal Group and Behavioral Robotics, dives deep into the world of body language and nonverbal cues. He shares fascinating insights on poker tells and the complex art of reading emotions through smiles and eye contact. The discussion touches on common body language blunders, especially in dating and friendships, and explores how social context influences these interactions. Eastman also addresses handling trolls and the intersection of AI with understanding human behavior, emphasizing the importance of authenticity.
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Data Collection Methods
- Blake Eastman conducted a 10-year poker study called Beyond Tells, analyzing player behavior.
- He also recorded Zoom meetings and hosted "creepy cocktail parties" to gather interaction data.
Analyzing Behavior
- Quantifying simple behaviors like blinks is easy, but nuanced actions like smiles are complex.
- Eastman's team manually coded behavior, but now uses AI for facial analysis and other metrics.
The Nuance of Smiles
- The timing of a smile is more important than its frequency as an indicator of emotion.
- Smiles are primarily used for social coordination, not just expressing happiness.