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Can Micro Expressions Actually Catch a Lie?

Pop culture says micro expressions are a lie detector you can learn to read. The science says something far more complicated. In this episode, we break down Paul Ekman's original research, the failed billion-dollar TSA experiment, and why hunting for facial flashes actually makes you worse at spotting deception. We also get practical: if you're sitting across from a realtor who just wants the commission or a job interviewer describing a toxic culture, what can micro expressions actually tell you? The answer involves a race between your amygdala and your neocortex, a neurological gap measured…

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