Former FBI Agent Breaks Down Universal Body Language | WIRED

Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the unintentional non-verbals that are displayed by human beings around the globe. Joe explains how the limbic system functions and why we act the way we do in certain situations.

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Former FBI Agent Breaks Down Universal Body Language | WIRED

[antoniovalencia]

All the quiet kids in the corner are already pros..

[indiciaobscure]

I feel better knowing there's a reason for freezing up when something scary happens to you. I was molested in the street, and froze up. Afterwards I could not understand why I didn't respond in any way. It's not very useful nowadays, but I'm glad to know it has some survival function.

[janey]

Joe is a genius! I've been using his body language knowledge to be a better actor, his books are so worth it

[kathryncarter]

On new born hospital wards, testing the Babinski reflex is part of the routine health check

[lostpuppy]

His hands are open palmed most of the time....welcoming behaviour.…human body language is very interesting. Couldnt have been better explained than this. I definitely learned something today.

[andrenewell]

This was extremely fascinating especially the reflexes in babies.

[henk-]

How does 'normal' non verbal communication differ in people on the autism spectrum and other psychiatric disorders?

[loonyspoonie]

I never had any clue that I consistently grasped at my heart when I would hear sad news until my husband told me. When I payed attention I realized that I would actually feel a pain there that felt like it needed to be soothed.

[animeyahallo]

People after watching 3 videos of this guy : Hi I am a non-verbal communications expert.

[fevre_dream]

Fun fact - Babinski reflex is part of the infant neurological exam in medicine. Very useful for assessing spinal chord injuries or abnormalities.

[JohnPullum]

Joe is amazing. He was a guest on a series I hosted for the Discovery Channel a number of years ago. Super smart guy and nice, too!

[galtab]

I need a channel with just this man. I have watched all his videos

[gregkral]

This man is so fascinating, and for Autistic kids, who cannot really read body language, great lessons as well in human interaction and interpretation.

[Kvd]

Joe Navarro: talks about complexity in human brain.
People in comments section: tiger in Africa?

[ThatShyGuyMatt]

Every guy is now like "Sorry honey, I'm not trying to ignore you by watching sports, I can't help it. It's part of my survival instinct!"

[flowerlullaby]

If he taught a class I'd be there every day

[yourmathtutorvids]

I've always found it hard to focus when I'm at sports bars (the ones with huge tvs everywhere). Now I know why!

[ThresholdGaming]

During my training as a psychologist, I was taught to recognize subconscious body language. So now when I have to speak with those in law enforcement...I purposefully send certain signals to cause relaxation & comfort and familiarity. If they're being azzholes, I send different signals to throw them off. Once you know how THEY have been taught to think, they are easily manipulated.

[HunterCihal]

This has to be the most interesting thing I've listened to in months.

[Bryle_P.]

I'll avoid these when im lying, an outstanding move for me.