This is a short clip from the Stories and Strategies podcast. Listen to the full episode (published January 14, 2024) here https://storiesandstrategies.ca/podcast/
Guest Vincent Denault discusses the impact of popular culture on shaping erroneous beliefs about nonverbal communication and lie detection. Ther are ready examples such as in the movie "Scarface," where Al Pacino's character asserts "the eyes... they never lie," illustrating how such media representations influence public perception.
Denault also references a TikTok video by Dr. Phil, critiquing it for promoting baseless claims about lie detection, such as the direction of feet indicating dishonesty or the use of the word "honestly" preceding a lie. He argues that constant exposure to these misconceptions, especially through social media and celebrities, subtly influences how people perceive and interpret the behavior of others. Denault emphasizes that these pervasive misunderstandings can significantly affect our decision-making processes and our understanding of nonverbal cues in daily interactions.
