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First impressions are fast, automatic, and often subconscious. From job interviews to first dates to chance encounters, the way people see us is often shaped before we even speak. In this video, we unpack the psychology and neuroscience behind how first impressions work—and how they can be misleading, powerful, and even dangerous.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - The 7-Second Judgment
00:00:41 - What the Brain Is Really Doing
00:01:23 - The Nonverbal Equation
00:02:05 - Snap Judgments vs. Real Character
00:02:45 - How to Influence a First Impression

We’ll explore how the brain quickly assesses trustworthiness, competence, and warmth based on just your face, posture, and tone. These impressions form rapidly and are difficult to change. But while the brain works fast, it’s also biased. Evolution has taught us to read threats quickly, but in modern life, those instincts don’t always serve us.

Do people really decide whether they trust you before you open your mouth? What do things like eye contact, clothing, voice pitch, and posture signal without your consent? Why do attractive people seem more competent—and is that fair?

And what happens when our impressions are wrong? Can first impressions lead to prejudice, missed opportunities, or dangerous assumptions? We’ll look at how unconscious bias can influence hiring, dating, and even justice.

We’ll also reveal what makes a great first impression: warmth, presence, listening, and nonverbal alignment. It’s not about perfection—it’s about connection. You don’t need to fake confidence, but you do need to understand what your body is already saying before you speak.

This is more than social advice. It’s brain science. And the more you understand how fast impressions form, the more power you have to influence them—intentionally, ethically, and authentically.

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