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A theoretical approach to body language and emotion (zacharyburt.com)
22 points by zackattack on June 14, 2010 | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments



Summary for the interesting points of the article

Look at the persons feet - "Our bodies are compelled to advance toward objects of interest and avert our gaze/bodies from objects of disinterest."

Happy = Draw attention to self; we are lighter than air and our appendages can’t help but float up.

Sad = Remain small and non-threatening; when we are sad gravity weighs on our body.


Also,

* Amygdala triggers emotions, rationalized by neocortex

* Our bodies respond automatically to emotions, even though through the neocortex we can try to modulate and fake our body language




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