2. TED
IDEASWORTHSPREADING

3. TED
IDEASWORTHSPREADING
Arielle Goldfarb
PSO 1212

4. Jeff Hancock is an Associate Professor of Cognitive Science and
Communications at Cornell University. His primary study focuses on impressions
and the use of deception in the digital age.

5. In his talk, “The Future of Lying,”
posted November 2012, Hancock spoke of the prevalence of deception in
various forms of communication, specifically when it comes to online and
phone communication.

6. In his talk, “The Future of Lying,”
posted November 2012, Hancock spoke of the prevalence of deception in
various forms of communication, specifically when it comes to online and
phone communication.
Through his research, Hancock found that overall
people are less likely to lie using online
communication, including emails and social
networking, than they are in person or when
using a phone.

7. To get his audience’s attention,
Hancock opened with a reference to then
current news, the presidential election.

8. To get his audience’s attention,
Hancock opened with a reference to then
current news, the presidential election.
Bringing up news that everyone was familiar
with and making a joke with it allowed the
audience to feel at ease and included in the
conversation.

9. To get his audience’s attention,
Hancock opened with a reference to then
current news, the presidential election.
Bringing up news that everyone was familiar
with and making a joke with it allowed the
audience to feel at ease and included in the
conversation.
Hancock then broke the ice by asking the
audience to demonstrate who had lied
that day by a show of hands.

10. Almost every person
in the room raised
their hand.

11. Almost every person
in the room raised
their hand.
So what is it about online communication that
makes someone less likely to lie?

12. According to Hancock, the human language
developed as an impermanent expression.

13. According to Hancock, the human language
developed as an impermanent expression.
Now that technology renders our
words permanent, people are less likely
to lie in online communication knowing
they could be held accountable by their
own recordings.

14. Dynamism rating- 4/5
I would give Hancock a 4 out 5. He was dynamic and
confident, but he used verbal pauses a few times, and
wasn’t as animated as other presenters. He also didn’t
begin with much of a hook, though his later tactics such
as audience participation and his surprising facts were
very effective.

15. I found Jeff Hancock’s presentation effective due
to his use of interesting facts, audience
participation, and casual manner. He
emphasized his points with humorous side-
notes, and utilized the whole of the stage
without seeming like he was pacing.

16. TO COMPARE:
Both Hancock and Robinson were dynamic and charismatic. Both understood
the importance of humor in presentations and the role it plays in keeping
an audience attentive and involved.

17. TO COMPARE:
Both Hancock and Robinson were dynamic and charismatic. Both understood
the importance of humor in presentations and the role it plays in keeping
an audience attentive and involved.
Both also have been involved in
presenting in academia, and maintain
good use of eye contact, gestures, and
minimal slides to get their points across.

18. TO CONTRAST:
While Hancock and Robertson have a lot in common as presenters, they differ in
their use of space, and how they approach and react to the audience.

19. TO CONTRAST:
While Hancock and Robertson have a lot in common as presenters, they differ in
their use of space, and how they approach and react to the audience.
Hancock walked the stage and maintained a dynamic
presence, while Robertson tended to stay in
one place and use more hand gestures for emphasis.

20. TO CONTRAST:
While Hancock and Robertson have a lot in common as presenters, they differ in
their use of space, and how they approach and react to the audience.
Hancock walked the stage and maintained a dynamic
presence, while Robertson tended to stay in
one place and use more hand gestures for emphasis.
Robertson also laughed along with the audience when
he brought up a humorous point, whereas Hancock
didn’t allow audience interaction to interrupt his flow
of presenting.

21. SO WHO MADE THE
BETTER PRESENTER?
The differences between Robertson’s and Hancock’s presentation styles were
so minimal and subtle. I feel that good presentations boil down to knowledge
of the subject, and passion in the presentation. Both Robertson and Hancock
were knowledgeable and passionate, and used humor to lead their
presentations with ease.

22. IN THE END, HOWEVER,
I prefer Robertson’s style. He was humorous, entertaining, and he laughed
along with his audience. The way he interacted with the audience made him
more relatable and I found myself listening harder to his presentation
because I liked laughing with him.

23. IN THE END, HOWEVER,
I prefer Robertson’s style. He was humorous, entertaining, and he laughed
along with his audience. The way he interacted with the audience made him
more relatable and I found myself listening harder to his presentation
because I liked laughing with him.
Comparing these two presentations showed
Me the value of humor, and the importance
Of interacting with the audience whether
By direct interaction or simply sharing a laugh
In order to relate and keep attentions.