Ep. 320 - Human Element Series - Using Gestures To Enhanced Communications with Lauren Gawne

Ep. 320 - Human Element Series - Using Gestures To Enhanced Communications with Lauren Gawne

Author: Social-Engineer, LLC September 8, 2025 Duration: 33:03

Today we are joined by Lauren Gawne. Lauren is a Senior Lecturer in linguistics at La Trobe University. Her work focuses on understanding how people use gestures and grammar, with a particular focus on cross-cultural gesture use. Lauren also does research on emoji, scicomm and the grammar of Tibetan languages in Nepal. [Sept 8, 2025]

 

00:00 - Intro

01:40 - Intro Links

-          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

-          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

-          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

-          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

-          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

-          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

-          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                               

02:40 - Lauren Gawne Intro

03:02 - Foreign Gestures

03:59 - Linguistical Mad Libs

05:37 - Universal Traits

07:47 - This Isn't Taught

10:07 - Head Shaking Confusion

12:41 - The Weirdness of Writing

14:31 - Deception Detection

17:46 - Got The Time?

21:39 - Assigning Space

23:06 - The Cross Culture Conundrum

27:31 - Find Lauren Gawne Online

-          Website: https://lingthusiasm.com/

-          Blog: https://www.superlinguo.com/

-          Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/superlinguo.bsky.social

28:48 - Book Recommendations

-          The Murderbot Diaries - Martha Wells

-          Gesture - Lauren Gawne

30:39 - Mentors

-          Barbara Kelly

31:58 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org


At its core, The Social-Engineer Podcast examines the most complex system in any security equation: people. Hosted by the team at Social-Engineer, LLC, this series digs into the psychology, communication patterns, and inherent vulnerabilities that shape human interaction. Each episode moves beyond dry technical analysis to explore real-world stories and expert conversations that reveal how social engineers operate-the subtle cues, the persuasive language, and the manipulation of trust that can lead to a security breach. You’ll hear discussions that sit at the fascinating intersection of behavioral science and modern technology, dissecting everything from phishing attempts and pretexting to the non-verbal tells that can give us away. This isn't just about warning against threats; it's a deep dive into understanding why we make the decisions we do, both online and off. By unpacking the mechanics of influence and connection, the podcast provides listeners with a clearer lens to see their own daily interactions, ultimately fostering a more critical and aware mindset. Tune in for a thought-provoking blend of research and practical insight that makes the art of human hacking both comprehensible and compelling.
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