In this episode, Caroline speaks with Dr Cliff Lansley about how people judge safety when meeting someone for the first time, and why instinct alone can be unreliable. Drawing on research and professional experience, the conversation looks at behavioural cues, decision‑making under uncertainty, and practical ways of staying aware before, during, and after face‑to‑face encounters — without becoming fearful or mistrustful.
Dr Lansley has worked extensively with law enforcement and is a scientific adviser on the Discovery Channel series Faking It.