Can a glance speak louder than words? McGill psychology professor Jelena Ristic and lead Florence Mayrand joins Shane Hewitt to explore groundbreaking research proving that eye movements can silently transmit complex mental states. From survival instincts to modern-day social cues, discover how the human brain evolved to read subtle glances—without saying a word. This primal, nonverbal communication may be one of our oldest tools for connection and safety.
Don’t blink—you might miss the science behind how we see each other.
https://www.livescience.com/human-behavior/people-really-can-communicate-with-just-their-eyes-study-finds
Originally aired on 2025-05-06
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