Understanding First Impressions and Their Impact

The video explores how first impressions, facial and vocal cues influence trust and decision-making. It discusses the role of AI in interpreting these cues and how voice can convey emotions and affect behavior. The video also highlights the evolutionary basis of these mechanisms and the potential biases they introduce.

What can a brief glance at someone's face or the sound of their voice predict?

• Their age

• Their trustworthiness

• Their favorite color

• Their height

Why are first impressions often deceptive?

• They are influenced by language

• They are based on detailed analysis

• They are always accurate

• They are based on stereotypes

How did non-verbal communication help early humans?

• It was used for writing

• It was critical for survival and social interactions

• It helped in cooking

• It was used for building tools

What is the primary reason our brains make instant decisions about new people?

• To save energy

• To increase survival chances

• To learn new languages

• To avoid making friends

What can artificial intelligence interpret from our faces and voices?

• Our hobbies

• Our favorite movies

• Our emotions and intentions

• Our dreams

Why is it challenging for AI like Furhat to react appropriately in conversations?

• It cannot access the internet

• It lacks a user manual for humans

• It does not have a camera

• It cannot speak

What makes it difficult to detect lies through facial expressions?

• People never lie

• Facial expressions are always honest

• Everyone shows the same cues

• Micro expressions are too subtle

What is the 'pink elephant effect' in the context of lying?

• The phenomenon where trying to hide a lie makes it more obvious

• A technique to tell the truth

• A way to improve memory

• A method to hide emotions

How do primates process vocal cues compared to humans?

• They do not process vocal cues

• They process them similarly

• They use different brain areas

• They only use visual cues

What did research on babies reveal about their ability to judge trustworthiness?

• Babies rely on verbal cues

• Babies can judge trustworthiness from a very young age

• Babies cannot judge trustworthiness

• Babies only recognize familiar faces