For centuries, people have tried to get insight on other people by associating facial features with character traits. Over the years, names were attributed to these sciences and subtleties emerged. For instance, metoposcopy is the study of facial wrinkles.

Phrenology is the interpretation of the skull structure, and helps establish a person’s character and mental aptitude. The chief belief maintained since the 18th century is that there are organs on the brain’s surface that help detect such traits.

Physiognomy is what interests us today. It is the study of the features of the face to determine what kind of person one is. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was used rather freely to see if people harbored criminal tendencies.

These days, scientists categorize these as pseudosciences and don’t put much stock in them. They are treated on the same level as astrology: unproven but harmless. Still, many people believe face reading to be a reliable method of judging people. What’s important is analyzing the face in its entirety and not making hasty judgments until all the facts are in. Read More »

Life is full of contradictions, opposites and mysteries and yet, when you let go of analysing, dissecting and isolating everything, and look at the bigger picture, mind control and creativity suddenly go together perfectly well. They are two sides of the same coin. Here’s why…
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 Even when you don’t say a word, other people can still learn a lot about what kind of person you are and what you are thinking and feeling.

How do other people do this? By studying your body language. Read More »

While most people believe that having more income would make them happier, Princeton University researchers have found that the link is greatly exaggerated and mostly an illusion.

People surveyed about their own happiness and that of others with varying incomes tended to overstate the impact of income on well-being, according to a new study. Although income is widely assumed to be a good measure of well-being, the researchers found that its role is less significant than predicted and that people with higher incomes do not necessarily spend more time in more enjoyable ways. Read More »

Here’s a little test of four questions. Your replies must be spontaneous and immediate, with no deliberating or wasting time. And no cheating.
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