About Face: How First Impressions Fool Us

Our faces broadcast information about us: whether we’re smart, warm, trustworthy. How do these signals influence decision-making – and are they accurate? Psychologist Alexander Todorov discusses the science behind face value. For references and related material, visit ------------------------ About Face was created and developed by Mahzarin Banaji and Olivia Kang with funding from PwC and Harvard University. Narration by Olivia Kang, featuring Professor Alexander Todorov (Princeton University) Camera & Editing by Evan Younger Face images and demonstrations courtesy of Alexander Todorov, Social Perception Lab, Princeton University Music by Olive Musique, Brightside Studio, & Alex Messier via Premium Beat Stock footage via Artwork by Olivia Kang Research Assistant: Timothy Carroll © 2017 President and Fellows of Harvard College