http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20298840/site/newsweek/page/0/
Is it just me or has this suddenly gone too far? Every single right an privilege that Americans have enjoyed for so many years is under attack, and some of them are already gone. I'm completely disheartened with our government at this point. I've never trusted politicians and now I can see that I was always right (yay), as much as it pains me to say it. I don't know if its just that I'm more aware of the political environment now that I'm older and reading more about the news, or if things are just worse now than they were.
There is something to be said about learning to appreciate a good news story. A succinct and well researched piece is truly something to behold. I can remember having no interest in the news only a few years ago. Well, maybe some interest... but not a lot. I feel like I want to speak out and try to shake the apathy from not only my eyes, but also those who are around me. The number of times I've seen people shake their head in disgust at reports of wrongdoings by our nation's leaders compared to the number of actual demonstrations of their opinions is shockingly low. I am definitely one of those who tries to not get involved. "Someone should do something about that!" I say to myself. Truth be told, I'm an adult now. As scary as that sounds, this new role I'm playing gives me every right to be that "someone" who takes action. Whether I have the courage to or not, is still to be decided.
wish me luck
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If it's any consolation, micro-expressions are EXTREMELY difficult to detect and in fact, even therapists and parents have difficulty discerning them (I think Secret Service agents do it best, according to research). Point being, yes it's a trainable talent, but it takes a heck of a lot of training and practice (and in my mind, a bit of innate ability).
All things considered, I think this is a ridiculous notion. That microexpression can mean anything from "I'm a bad guy" to "I hope he doesn't find my vibrator." Technically, if they want to use human lie detectors, they should use aphasics, who have spent their lives interpreting people's intentions based on nonverbal expression. Or at the very least, anyone who doesn't understand verbal communication.
For a fascinating article on microexpressions (and how they can be used for good rather than evil) check out this New Yorker article by one of my favorite writers, Malcolm Gladwell (yes, the Blink guy :))
http://www.gladwell.com/2002/2002_08_05_a_face.htm
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