Company
Date Published
Aug. 30, 2022
Author
lished
Word count
300
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

In this discussion, Dr. Alan Cowen and Dr. Dacher Keltner debunk myths about emotion science with host Matt Forte. They discuss the complexity of facial and vocal expressions, Darwin's concept of "purposeless" expressions, and the misconception that AI is built to measure emotions. The experts also highlight the importance of Darwin's work on emotional expression and its role in social interaction. Additionally, they explore why debates often focus solely on facial expressions while ignoring other forms of emotional expression like vocal cues.