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Naomi Tickle: You Can Read a Face Like a Book

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johndallas
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Posted: 02.02.09, 12:21 PM
I would love to see some of the statistical data to support her description. Her analysis sounds like going to a palm reader or numerologist. It almost sounds like she is using hindsight to tell us what he is like.

Bottom line, it may be true, but it doesn't sound true.
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johndallas
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Posted: 02.02.09, 12:22 PM
PS: I admit to knowing nothing about the field. Just sharing my impression.
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initialdproject
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Posted: 02.16.09, 12:16 AM
I totally agree, but then again I only watched one part of the video. Maybe she explains it elsewhere.
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Just Wandering
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Posted: 02.25.09, 11:53 AM
Seems like a load of hooey to me.
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Just Wandering
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Posted: 02.25.09, 11:56 AM
If she actually makes money from corporations who hire her to give lectures like this, shouldn't their stockholders be concerned?
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MKrulwich
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Posted: 02.25.09, 12:41 PM
It may seem like hooey, and it could very well be. But I would suggest another alternative would be genetically linked traits. I have seen studies that make links between eye color and instances of alcohol abuse, etc.
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Just Wandering
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Posted: 02.25.09, 01:08 PM
It is true that alcoholism is genetic, so is bipolar disorder (some say 85% genetic), so is ADHD. I'm not aware of any association between the color of one's iris with any of these disorders.
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Just Wandering
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Posted: 02.25.09, 01:22 PM
Perhaps this should be investigated via James Randi, Quackwatch or Skeptic (dot com)?
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rocketdog
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Posted: 03.06.09, 01:52 PM
I got a palm reading once in New Orleans. The guy could tell I was skeptical and was really cool about it - explained that the palm itself didn't have anything to do with it, went over how he attempted to read my appearance and body language during the process to determine what he could about my personality, described how vaguely-worded initial statements would eventually lead to more specific ones, etc. Basically a ten-minute primer on how to filch some gullible sucker out of their money. Very interesting. I gave him a nice tip, which just shows how good the guy was at his job.

Anyway, Ms. Tickle, I'm afraid, is not as good at this. I can't decide if she's straight-up crazy, knows she's full of BS, or is hovering somewhere in-between. Kind of a lousy program, IMO.
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ladylisa555
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Posted: 04.01.09, 12:18 PM
Interesting talk...leaving me with many questions, the main one being, "How can one be positive about traits that are so generic without substantial proof?" I know people who's eyes are close set and they are laid back. I know others who have visible eye-lids who don't rush me to the point or display impatience.
Generalizations are scary. Until there is enough genetic, scientific and social proof, I won't be relying on this technique anytime soon. I think concentration on the physical aspects of a person's facial features leaves one wide open to exploitation by psychopaths whose physical features are never indicative of their pathological state.
Nope, I'm not convinced, but thanks for the info, anyway!
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