Expression Explained

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In this picture, we have oblique eyebrows which are suggestive of sadness and/or stress.

When we look for other indicators of sadness, we can see a slight gloss and redness to the eye, which could be suggestive of tears and sadness, but dry hot weather and searing sun could create the same effect on the eyes.

There is clearly tension in the mans face, neck and shoulders.

So the most we can say from this photo is that this person is likely stressed, and could be sad, but we cannot say sad for certain from this photo alone.

Edward Snowden Poll

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Many of you have asked that I share my thoughts on Edward Snowden and I have thought long and hard about it.

I have finally made a decision, and I am hesitant to do so because I believe this is a very emotional subject.  When people are emotional, their ability to be logical and hence spot the truth plummets. Science has studied this and found emotions trump reasoning nearly every time.  And when people are emotional and don’t agree with me, they lash out, and I’d prefer not to go there.

Thank you for understanding.

What do you think of Edward Snowden?

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A&E: The Killer Speaks

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Have you seen this show on A&E?

If not, its truly worth watching. However, I will warn you it is very chilling.

But you get to have a front row seat into the mind of a killer.

Some lie. And some tell the truth.

It’s endlessly fascinating!

If my time allows in the coming weeks, I will share my thoughts on the latest episode.

Dennis Davis on 48 Hours

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The story of Natalie Antonetti’s murder was profiled on 48 Hours this past weekend. Natalie was murdered 30 years ago and it wasn’t until 2009 that police made an arrest in the case. They arrested a Dennis Davis who had dated Natalie around the time of her murder. When police checked his alibi, it didn’t hold up–they just didn’t check it for years and years.

The story takes a lot of twists and turns. Furthermore, Dennis Davis’ conviction was overturned and now he faces another trial at the end of this year.

What did you think when you watched Dennis Davis? Do you think he telling the truth or lying?

I will share my thoughts in the comment section below in the coming days.

Vote below!


Elliot Rodger’s Retribution Video

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Many of you are wondering what I see when I watch Elliot Rodger’s speak in the video above.

I see a man who is deeply, deeply hurt by rejection.

He is so hurt, so empty and so void inside from people looking right past him–right through him–for discounting him–that he fantasizes about causing others, anyone (as no one in society cared in his mind) the same agony he is feeling.

While it isn’t easy to listen to, I do believe Elliot is telling us the truth.

And at the same time, he throws out his deepest rejection of being a virgin, which sadly indicates he just wants to be understood. Deep inside I believe all Elliot wanted was to be understood and no matter how hard he tried, he failed.

I know many of you will say he isn’t showing any sadness in this video and I see that. I actually think his pain got so bad he disassociated himself from people, which made it easier to carry out his revenge.

I do see arrogance in this video as well as the joy he gets of thinking about his fantasy. There could be several explanations for the arrogance. I don’t have enough information here to address it.

I will say that deep, deep, extreme and prolonged rejection can cause people to want to want to lash out and to seek revenge, or conversely commit suicide. I don’t think as a society we understand it near enough nor do we know what to look for to spot it.

I have read that Elliot was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome and if this is true, it certainly could have lead to his feelings of isolation as could have his life of privilege. Both could have caused isolation.

I know many people immediately want to label Elliot a psychopath. I don’t have enough information at this point to say. Not all people who kill are psychopaths.