Author Archives: Darin

Speed dating?

Posted on 16 July 2017 by Darin

One of the things I would like to see Kansas City do in the future is host some speed dating sessions. Well, that was until now:

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Reading Faces to Detect Poverty?

Posted on 9 July 2017 by Darin

This is an interesting study on how neutral faces can be read to reliably detect aspects of socioeconomic status. The big question: Will this ever be used with facial recognition software?

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A Rare Study on Moral Judgments in Terrorists

Posted on 6 June 2017 by Darin

From several recently released studies using a sample of 66 ex-combatants and 66 control participants showed considerable similarities in all investigated areas except one: Moral judgment. The 66 ex-combatants were incarcerated in Columbia and former paramilitary operators. Baez, S., Herrera, E., … Continue reading →

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Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt

Posted on 2 May 2017 by Darin

Why not visit a place with more pyramids? One problem: Its Sudan.

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CVE in the Corrections World

Posted on 5 April 2017 by Darin

Since the beginnings of corrections, inmates have utilized the jails and prisons as platforms for further criminal actions. Correctional facilities are a breading ground for gangs and other groups linked to violent actions. There are many reasons why inmates are … Continue reading →

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