TED Talk: Technology that Knows What You’re Feeling

What happens when technology knows more about us than we do? Neuroscientist, Poppy Crum studies how we express emotions, and suggests the end of the poker face is near. New tech makes it easy to see the signals that give away what we’re feeling. She shows how “Empathetic Technology” can read physical signs such as body temperature and the chemical composition of our breath that indicate our emotional state. “If we recognize the power of becoming technological em-paths, we get this opportunity where technology can help us bridge the emotional and cognitive divide,” is Poppy Crum’s thought. Our moderator will be Pat Moore. Music by vocalist Lily B.