The Universality of Facial Expressions

Dr. Paul Ekman discusses his groundbreaking research on facial expressions and emotions. He explains that there are six to seven universal emotions that have the same facial expressions across cultures: fear, anger, sadness, disgust, surprise, and enjoyment. These expressions are a product of our evolution and are not influenced by culture. He also discusses the importance of being able to detect micro-expressions, which can reveal concealed emotions or lies. Dr. Ekman emphasizes the significance of facial expressions as a powerful tool for understanding and perceiving emotions in ourselves and others.