# Humans Inherit the Visual Signaling of Primates by Bryant McGill > “Primates are intensely visual animals, and much primate communication happens through faces, postures, and displays. A chimpanzee's raised hair or a relaxed play face conveys meaning instantly. Humans inherit that sensitivity to visual signals, which is why images carry such power.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Visual Storytelling and the Signals of Credibility - Livestream (Aug 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Visual Storytelling and the Signals of Credibility - Livestream|Visual Storytelling and the Signals of Credibility - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the developed livestream document. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley|The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley]] - **Article:** [[articles/Humans and AIs as Entangled Learning Systems|Humans and AIs as Entangled Learning Systems]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Visual Storytelling and the Signals of Credibility - Livestream|Visual Storytelling and the Signals of Credibility - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Behavioral Signal|Behavioral Signal]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Primates are intensely visual animals, and much primate communication happens through faces, postures, and displays. A chimpanzee's raised hair or a relaxed play face conveys meaning instantly. Humans inherit that sensitivity to visual signals, which is why images carry such power.” — Bryant McGill, Visual Storytelling and the Signals of Credibility - Livestream (Aug 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-humans-inherit-primate-visual-signals ```