The Great Facial Coding Debate: Real Insights or Fake Science?

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Emotions matter. But can we reliably measure them with Facial Action Coding?

First, there was Darwin. Then there was Ekman. Then hundreds of researchers, neuroscientists and software engineers created tools to read the emotions implicit in our facial expressions.

Now, facial coding is a staple of the implicit research toolbox. Advertisers use it to optimise creative. Publishers use it to measure engagement with content.

Then, Lisa Feldman Barrett undermined it in How Emotions are Made. The UK’s Information Commissioner described it as half-baked pseudoscience. Finally, NIQ (formerly Nielsen) abandoned it altogether.

Who is right?

Is Facial Coding reliable, meaningful and predictive? Or is it delusional, hokum and fake science?

Join this debate to hear strong, evidence-based opinions from both sides of the argument.

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Emotions matter. But can we reliably measure them with Facial Action Coding?

First, there was Darwin. Then there was Ekman. Then hundreds of researchers, neuroscientists and software engineers created tools to read the emotions implicit in our facial expressions.

Now, facial coding is a staple of the implicit research toolbox. Advertisers use it to optimise creative. Publishers use it to measure engagement with content.

Then, Lisa Feldman Barrett undermined it in How Emotions are Made. The UK’s Information Commissioner described it as half-baked pseudoscience. Finally, NIQ (formerly Nielsen) abandoned it altogether.

Who is right?

Is Facial Coding reliable, meaningful and predictive? Or is it delusional, hokum and fake science?

Join this debate to hear strong, evidence-based opinions from both sides of the argument.

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Speakers

Aaron Reid

Aaron Reid, Founded Sentient to bring the visionary advances from the behavioral sciences to business in a practical and accessible format.
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Ryan Howard

Ryan Howard helps brands & insight agencies get the most out of data, combining traditional statistics with the latest innovations in data science.
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