With these scientific methods and the assistance of the brain, it’s hard for anyone to deceive you…
Knowing what others will do, reading thoughts, and understanding the minds of others has always been a dream for individuals to achieve. Imagine if your brain could help you master that extraordinary ability; you would undoubtedly succeed in life, becoming the “king” in your own “kingdom.”
With advancements in science and numerous in-depth studies, we are finally getting closer to possessing this ability…
From the Accidental Discovery of Mirror Neurons
In 1996, while examining the brains of Macaque monkeys, three scientists accidentally discovered a cluster of nerve cells in the animal’s cortex responsible for responding to behavioral plans.
Even more surprisingly, this part of the brain was not only active when the Macaque performed an action but also when it observed even the slightest gesture from another monkey. Due to its special response to stimulation from the actions of others, experts named this cluster of nerve cells “mirror neurons.”
Research on Macaque monkey brains has opened a new chapter for the development of “mind-reading” science
Later, mirror neurons were also found to exist in humans. Scientists even confirmed that these neurons respond well to sensations, behaviors, and emotions.
Marco Iacoboni, a neuroscientist at the University of California, stated: “Mirror neurons show how we pretend to be other people. In other words, with mirror neurons, we simply read the minds of others.”
Mirror neurons are the key to hidden super abilities
… Theories Emerge…
From the discovery of mirror neurons, experts began to develop two theoretical frameworks aimed at understanding the ability to read others’ minds: theory-theory and simulation theory.
Theory-theory describes our ability to perceive the minds of others, formed during the learning and development process. The brain collects data from the behaviors, gestures, and typical reactions of others, helping us predict that person’s emotions in the future when similar situations arise.
Meanwhile, simulation theory asserts that this ability is a natural prediction. According to Vittorio Gallese, a neuroscientist at the University of Parma (Italy), when interacting with others, our brains, especially mirror neurons, do much more than we think.
During communication, the brain reconstructs the image of the person in front of us, simulating their every action and emotion in our minds. This is why we empathize with those around us; simply put, our brains seem to know how they will react and reproduce similar emotions within us.
… To Methods of Reading Others’ Minds…
However, science still only approaches this hidden ability of humans. The important thing is that below, we will explore the methods of “reading others” as mentioned by Dr. David J. Lieberman in his book You Can Read Anyone—a document used by the FBI, CIA, NSA, and managers in over 400 American companies.
The first method is called “contradictory facts.” This method suggests that if you suspect someone is lying, tell them what you know about the deceitful action and add a few details that you are sure they know are false.
For example, if you want to know if a child sneaked a cake from the cupboard, just ask them if they stole candy from the fridge. You know there are no candies in there, and if the child latches onto the candy detail and replies, “What candy in the fridge?!”, then you have reason to suspect them. This is simply because deceivers often tend to divert others’ attention by focusing on details that they know are absurd.
A simple test to find out who is sneaking food in the kitchen
The second method is called “advice.” If you suspect someone, ask for their advice on the issue you are doubtful about. If the person discusses the topic naturally and happily, you might be mistaken. However, a person who is deliberately hiding something will show peculiar behaviors if asked about a sore spot, and with a little keen observation, you will catch them.
Ask the suspect who stole your stuff, “What would you do if you caught the thief?”
The third method is called “drawing attention.” You can visualize this method through a classic example: When wanting to investigate who sold the company’s insider information to competitors, show the suspects about 3 or 4 names of competitors, including the one who purchased the insider information from your company.
Then ask the suspects who they think is guilty to distract them and observe. Subconsciously, the informant will pay more attention to the name of the person they sold information to, and with sharp observation, you will uncover the hidden truth.
The traitor will surely stop and look longer at the file with the name of the person they sold information to
Another commonly used method is to take advantage of the characteristic of deceivers who always try to appear innocent. For issues that have only one solution known to all, ask the suspicious subject how they would handle it. Most deceivers will try to answer in a roundabout way and ineffectively.
The fifth method is called “expression.” This method is proposed based on the scientific premise that humans tend to eliminate any connection to what they are hiding, not realizing that their actions aimed at that goal only increase suspicion.
For example, if you suspect a loved one of secretly smoking, pretend to read the newspaper and casually say in front of them, “It turns out that when addicted to cigarettes, people tend to drink less water.” If from that day on, the person starts drinking water frequently in front of you, then you can confidently assert your suspicions.
The final method that David J. Lieberman discusses in his book is “confidence and pressure.” Typically, someone who has nothing to hide or is doing something wrong will be very comfortable and confident in even the smallest actions. However, a liar, afraid of being discovered, will always experience tremendous pressure.
Do you agree that liars are often careless in the smallest actions, such as pouring water?
Experts demonstrate that when lacking confidence, individuals tend to focus excessively on themselves, even during simple tasks like pouring water or pulling out a chair. Continuous, furtive glances, slow movements, and excessive caution are all indicators of self-doubt, and can reveal the wrongful actions of others if you pay close attention.
Conclusion: The ability to “read the thoughts” of others can help us become more proactive in life, allowing us to respond with confidence to unexpected situations. However, over-reliance on this skill may lead to a life filled with suspicion towards others. It is essential to learn how to trust; that is the true goal we should strive for in life.
