Eye Contact With Strangers Experiment

Where has the human connection gone in our big cities? In this public experiment we discover what happens when we intentionally share eye contact with strangers...We had no idea how quickly things would escalate!
Enjoy and share to inspire more experiences of connection in public.
Video Recording: Jimmy James Bee​ & Ocean Trimboli​
Editing: The Liberators International​
Music: Eyes Wide Open - Tony Anderson

Пікірлер: 215

  • @lenalee5516
    @lenalee55163 жыл бұрын

    I remember that one eyecontact i made with a stranger on the train, he was sitting infront of me , at first we were avoiding to look at each other cuz it was awkward then kinda both started gazing at each other's eyes for quite a long time and we ended up smiling, his eyes were so beautiful i felt like he was looking into my soul, when he reached his station he told me to take care even tho we didn't share any conversation. Everytime i remember that moment i start smiling its been more than a year since it happened and each time i wish i can meet him again

  • @gmp782

    @gmp782

    2 жыл бұрын

    ITS ME i missed you so much!

  • @Zainab-cp4sf

    @Zainab-cp4sf

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gmp782 wait what

  • @ss-bq4pk

    @ss-bq4pk

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, im the one who drove the train :) i loved to see you two make the connection!

  • @stfunowlamebtch

    @stfunowlamebtch

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was the passenger. I witnessed everything.

  • @lenalee5516

    @lenalee5516

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stfunowlamebtch 😂😂😂😂

  • @mdgsk824
    @mdgsk8248 жыл бұрын

    Prolonged eye contact is very personal that's why people either feel closer to someone or like their personal space is invaded

  • @frenchieseverine4514

    @frenchieseverine4514

    7 жыл бұрын

    Right! It is personal and i don't think it is an obligation.I think that it can make some people very ill at ease to have a prolonged eye contact ..it depends on the people.

  • @mdgsk824

    @mdgsk824

    7 жыл бұрын

    Frenchie séverine Yeah it's not an obligation to keep eye contact with anybody but it definitely is relevant to how you are perceived. Prolonged eye contact makes you appear more confident and open, avoiding eye contact seems either offish or insecure. It's hard to establish a connection with someone without locking eyes. I noticed if I meet someone and the person is friendly,smiles and keeps eye contact it makes me feel more at ease with them but when someone is just staring with a neutral expression it makes me uncomfortable. The context is important.

  • @frenchieseverine4514

    @frenchieseverine4514

    7 жыл бұрын

    This video and one another gave me almost conjunctivitis.Sorry but i don't see myself looking straight into the eyes of a stranger for a minute or more .It is a personal feeling too.I like to look at the people i love or appreciate but i don't stare at them more than 20 seconds..

  • @82NeXus

    @82NeXus

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Frenchie séverine I get what you're saying. It's about reversing the process you're talking about though. Building and realising a connection by making eye contact rather than making eye contact with someone you already have a connection with.

  • @brads5323

    @brads5323

    5 жыл бұрын

    Chrissi I think your missing the point... it’s about not having barriers to even invade. It’s about being Human and accepting yourself as you are :)

  • @MrPuredude
    @MrPuredude3 жыл бұрын

    No words have been said but wow this has me in tears.

  • @lmarievita
    @lmarievita2 жыл бұрын

    Sitting here like a big baby crying. This is beautiful, meaningful and powerful.

  • @marine1341
    @marine13417 жыл бұрын

    This video and other Liberators International videos have helped to change my life as I heal from a Traumatic brain injury. As a former US Marine I was taught to be rigid and strong. But this reminds me that Strength is from within and should be shared. Spreading humanity through love and smiles. It doesn't get more simple or beautiful. Thank you.

  • @ptadisbander7959

    @ptadisbander7959

    7 жыл бұрын

    All the best with your recovery. It really is that simple.

  • @82NeXus

    @82NeXus

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Joshua Lear Amazing story. And courageous of you to share this. Thank you. You have an inappropriate surname for the topic though :-P

  • @jdoedoenet

    @jdoedoenet

    7 жыл бұрын

    Semper fi, brother. Could not have said it better.

  • @eh4577

    @eh4577

    4 жыл бұрын

    There are no former Marines Joshua. You're a Marine for life and then you'll be tasked with guarding the streets of Heaven. Semper fi Marine

  • @pointerlover3492

    @pointerlover3492

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service and God bless you on your journey of healing.

  • @TheMatute85
    @TheMatute858 жыл бұрын

    that was absolutely powerful and beautiful

  • @jacksonmcmenamin1980

    @jacksonmcmenamin1980

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @abeforee4780
    @abeforee47802 жыл бұрын

    The most moving form of Art I have ever experienced. Thanks Liberators.

  • @DannyD1Chung
    @DannyD1Chung8 жыл бұрын

    damn.. who's cutting onions in here?

  • @arianatorlucrew9596

    @arianatorlucrew9596

    6 жыл бұрын

    Danny Chung made my day😂

  • @sashabagdasarow497

    @sashabagdasarow497

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ucshly itsa ma mama.

  • @sparkybish

    @sparkybish

    5 жыл бұрын

    Why does this make me cry?!

  • @CirkaTusen

    @CirkaTusen

    5 жыл бұрын

    Because pure human connection is stronger than we realize

  • @Gabriel-jg5wh

    @Gabriel-jg5wh

    2 жыл бұрын

    ong bro

  • @philoki
    @philoki2 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is fucking beautiful. I could imagine this becoming a worldwide trend in cities with all the connections we have lost due to covid

  • @derekhively1210
    @derekhively12103 жыл бұрын

    I always make my way back to this gem. Something about this is so moving🖤

  • @GigiBeleaDK
    @GigiBeleaDK2 жыл бұрын

    Why do I burst in tears when I watch this video ? I'm not sad ... I'm only human :)

  • @georginajovanovic
    @georginajovanovic3 жыл бұрын

    Loving well intended eye contact with no judgement is true beauty

  • @dsethi05
    @dsethi058 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful . Eyes are the gateway to one's soul .

  • @kalimbafairy8182
    @kalimbafairy81823 жыл бұрын

    The power of eye contact! I was in tears watching this video

  • @elguaje2
    @elguaje24 жыл бұрын

    Where have we gone? When even eye contact with another person excites us, we get more distracted every day and forget the beauty of life.

  • @Bigfellr
    @Bigfellr7 жыл бұрын

    i have anxiety and i did this aswell in my city. tears came down my eyes when the 5ith person came. it was my mother😢😢

  • @EternalFlameProductions

    @EternalFlameProductions

    7 жыл бұрын

    shut up

  • @Bigfellr

    @Bigfellr

    7 жыл бұрын

    Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche you need a hug

  • @calvincalvin8750

    @calvincalvin8750

    6 жыл бұрын

    well fuck

  • @lh2o748

    @lh2o748

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bigfellr I have anxiety too I wish I'll have the courage to do it one day like you did ☺

  • @peacenowfran
    @peacenowfran8 жыл бұрын

    we all gathered in Miami last night and what a great experience. so many people; so much love. renewed my faith

  • @xyloiscool
    @xyloiscool7 ай бұрын

    This gives me a bit of that "Despite everything, it's still you" feeling.

  • @annaroing9751
    @annaroing97517 жыл бұрын

    Smiling and tearing.... Love and gratitude

  • @sharoncohen3803
    @sharoncohen38032 жыл бұрын

    Humanity is beautiful

  • @abbieamavi
    @abbieamavi8 жыл бұрын

    I want one of these to come to my city....

  • @inter_1097

    @inter_1097

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ask your friends to help you start one!

  • @ShamSham519

    @ShamSham519

    6 жыл бұрын

    Veni Vidi Amavi check if there is one close to you on September 23rd 2017 :)

  • @ab-xs1ss
    @ab-xs1ss3 жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t watch the whole thing without skipping as if they are looking in to my eyes...god this is so powerful. We don’t need words or actions all the time, just an eye contact is enough to feel serene,

  • @shamrock2shamrock
    @shamrock2shamrock8 жыл бұрын

    This is truly an insightful experience. Go on give it a go today. See what happens.

  • @TheMikejoce
    @TheMikejoce8 жыл бұрын

    I was touched just watching

  • @markodell9741
    @markodell97418 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful .....without a doubt!!.......

  • @zaramorgan1363
    @zaramorgan13638 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully moving, powerful stuff.... ! thank you x

  • @MystiCaendra
    @MystiCaendra8 жыл бұрын

    Tolles Video. Das zeigt wie wichtig zwischen-menschliche Begegnungen sind. Sehr berührend.

  • @coppersulphate002
    @coppersulphate0025 жыл бұрын

    This should not be an experiment but a daily part of life! If I stare into your eyes, trust that I want to know you afterwards

  • @rylandevans
    @rylandevans8 жыл бұрын

    This was interesting to see. For me it was making a point about people seldom never, well hardly ever looking at strangers in town and city centres. People are indeed way too caught up with their own egos and preoccupied with looking 'cool' by creating a vision of themselves having plenty else going on. It's sad that population centres come across as so unfriendly.

  • @aerocap

    @aerocap

    7 жыл бұрын

    I can't agree more about what you wrote and realised I was like this as well. Damn, seems we've all forget about our relatives, yet we need each other so much..

  • @lexi.LM15
    @lexi.LM152 жыл бұрын

    This was just so beautiful and moving. I loved it.❤

  • @lindokuhleshandu4024
    @lindokuhleshandu4024 Жыл бұрын

    Why is this hitting me emotionally? It's just eye contact for crying out loud. I guess it's much more than that. I once fell in love with a girl who only just looked at me without saying a word. That's how powerful eye contact is.

  • @IFEGRIZZLY
    @IFEGRIZZLY2 ай бұрын

    I did this in Copenhagen in 2015, and I have never forgotten

  • @jloc803dw
    @jloc803dw4 жыл бұрын

    What a simple yet powerful act

  • @robertovazquez2047
    @robertovazquez20475 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful... no words needed.

  • @19HurdyGurdyMan46
    @19HurdyGurdyMan467 жыл бұрын

    Deeply moving. Well done.

  • @jbylin
    @jbylin5 жыл бұрын

    This just makes one happy. Profound.

  • @Ginicanbreathe
    @Ginicanbreathe8 жыл бұрын

    You guys are incredible, amazing and perfect. You inspired me to make my own video here in Malaga and it is my proudest work so far. Love you

  • @alexateodor

    @alexateodor

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ginicanbreathe share it with us?

  • @aerocap

    @aerocap

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Ginicanbreathe I hope you done that and I would enjoy to see it. Please share!

  • @acommiecrusader2575
    @acommiecrusader25758 жыл бұрын

    Just amazing

  • @joyogude
    @joyogude7 жыл бұрын

    This actually made me cry! Love it!!

  • @forestnraindeers3690
    @forestnraindeers36902 жыл бұрын

    I did similar to this when I was a kid it's called blinking contest. The one who blinks first will lose and the other person wins

  • @samhawkins650
    @samhawkins6502 жыл бұрын

    Truly awesome human connections are vital to us all

  • @Ecolomeus
    @Ecolomeus7 жыл бұрын

    thx for remembering the good sides of human

  • @sterrenstof49
    @sterrenstof498 жыл бұрын

    the eyes are the soul

  • @CincyShaves
    @CincyShaves9 ай бұрын

    That was beautiful!

  • @jm98navy
    @jm98navy2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely the time to do this or at least in the next months. Reconnect!!! Great idea!!!

  • @mohammed_sardar
    @mohammed_sardar8 жыл бұрын

    beautiful video!

  • @justinhughes4119
    @justinhughes41192 жыл бұрын

    Not even a minute in and I can already feel it

  • @jodilynn3555
    @jodilynn35555 жыл бұрын

    Connection...beautiful. ❤️👀

  • @fabiocroix6231
    @fabiocroix62316 жыл бұрын

    I cried and felt very deep emotions to see that

  • @leldemotivane
    @leldemotivane8 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful x

  • @reeblesnarfle5443
    @reeblesnarfle54433 жыл бұрын

    Really really great points, not to be missed. 🙏😎👍💜

  • @stupidlyhopeful
    @stupidlyhopeful5 жыл бұрын

    This makes my heart swell. No.. You are crying 😩

  • @cheetahlip
    @cheetahlip2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful made me cry 😢

  • @Ben-Jembai
    @Ben-Jembai Жыл бұрын

    Wow...in tears

  • @dorothystaals3154
    @dorothystaals31546 жыл бұрын

    Fantastisch!! So simpel...and yet so difficult for people.... 'I CONTACT"! Dorothy Staals

  • @martinlukacovic7265
    @martinlukacovic72657 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video with astounding sound by Tony Anderson :)

  • @rbrav559
    @rbrav559 Жыл бұрын

    Love this ❤

  • @deanp7899
    @deanp78992 жыл бұрын

    great channel, only stumbled across it today

  • @kleebraden26
    @kleebraden268 жыл бұрын

    Powerful.

  • @brads5323
    @brads53235 жыл бұрын

    In my whole life I have never seen something so heart warming

  • @metamorphic8
    @metamorphic82 жыл бұрын

    …gOLd… & essential in these challenging, socially distanced times… Although we may not -currently-be able to share hugs, we can still share the L❤️VE ❤️🙏🏼❤️💞❤️🙏🏼❤️

  • @numinous2506
    @numinous2506 Жыл бұрын

    In the future eye contact is how we communicate mostly. Vocal sounds are only used for extremes of pleasure or displeasure and for entertainment. You can say a lot more without words.

  • @Yadzudsu.
    @Yadzudsu.2 жыл бұрын

    Wow very beautiful! The Eyes are the Lamps of the Body. ~The Bible

  • @Dennis-fw9bd
    @Dennis-fw9bd4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, amazing!

  • @helenefrachon2902
    @helenefrachon29028 жыл бұрын

    Magnifique, très émouvant ❤️❤️❤️

  • @aerocap

    @aerocap

    7 жыл бұрын

    Oui, émouvant et tellement rare. J'aime ceux qui osent aller chercher l'humanité au fond de nous, réprimée à nous apprendre à ne pas la montrer et la partager. On a pourtant que ça, les relations humaines sont notre bien le plus précieux quand elles sont échangées dans le respect et la considération, sans elles rien ne sert à rien et n'est que la solitude.

  • @JenniferMoleski
    @JenniferMoleski5 жыл бұрын

    Damn. That made me emotional.

  • @pablolis9029
    @pablolis90292 жыл бұрын

    People are beautiful!

  • @dchandumanisha2054
    @dchandumanisha2054 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing concept

  • @theguy2647
    @theguy26474 жыл бұрын

    Amazingly simple

  • @whatthefuckery-.-7222
    @whatthefuckery-.-72227 жыл бұрын

    This made me cry 😭

  • @ComedicEinstein
    @ComedicEinstein6 жыл бұрын

    Essentially they are just looking at eyeballs but if you look at eyeballs that are out of their sockets the reaction is different so it has nothing to do with staring into someone's eyes but more of a social stigma as to what that certain action means to specific people. It's equally as awkward as holding a strangers hand.

  • @DarthMessias

    @DarthMessias

    Жыл бұрын

    Damn! You are some romantic...xD

  • @Sandalphon9
    @Sandalphon98 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Love It!!

  • @AquarielCharm

    @AquarielCharm

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sandalphon9 - Love this, thanks for posting Sandalphon.

  • @MAX88587
    @MAX885878 жыл бұрын

    so beautiful! hey i wanna get a hug too :D...

  • @larrysimmons6082
    @larrysimmons60822 жыл бұрын

    I would like to see more of this..

  • @viajesparavivir
    @viajesparavivir3 жыл бұрын

    Touching experiment

  • @AnandChaugule
    @AnandChaugule2 жыл бұрын

    We connected deep with each others for spreading love ❤️ to the world 🌎

  • @bettinagerloff7810
    @bettinagerloff78107 жыл бұрын

    Ich kann Ihnen leider nur auf Deutsch schreiben. Danke für Ihre Nachricht. Wir alle könnten so friedlich und einfühlsam gemeinsam leben. Herr Peter zeigt es uns so oft.

  • @guaiyaxs8570
    @guaiyaxs85702 жыл бұрын

    Damn i need this!!

  • @Annihillation
    @Annihillation7 жыл бұрын

    the woman has a mom face...she doesn't need to say a word to comfort you and you feel that everything is gonna be ok...

  • @HamzahAbusamak
    @HamzahAbusamak8 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't could make it without lip kissing! ^_^

  • @user-ej8vt3xi1g
    @user-ej8vt3xi1g6 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Zürich a Cool Experience my first time

  • @YM-ue1lh
    @YM-ue1lh2 жыл бұрын

    Wow I couldn’t see the video because I had tears in my eyes

  • @joepie3
    @joepie38 жыл бұрын

    At the Pier Scheveningen, october 15th, 17-20 hrs. Hope to meet/see you there ♡ ♥

  • @susanas.v.7314
    @susanas.v.73145 жыл бұрын

    It's all about confidence. I have none so I can't hold eye contact at all

  • @alcosboys
    @alcosboys9 жыл бұрын

    marina abramovic tribute ;)

  • @SouthCircinus
    @SouthCircinus8 жыл бұрын

    I didn´t cry watching this

  • @craigsangster2260

    @craigsangster2260

    8 жыл бұрын

    +SouthCircinus I did, it got me.

  • @alexateodor

    @alexateodor

    8 жыл бұрын

    +SouthCircinus I did :) :)

  • @82NeXus
    @82NeXus7 жыл бұрын

    Wow.

  • @mokurd2591
    @mokurd25918 жыл бұрын

    i like this

  • @mescnick

    @mescnick

    6 жыл бұрын

    MO KURD me too brother

  • @psychotherapieweidinger
    @psychotherapieweidinger8 жыл бұрын

    looking 4ward to the event in vienna :-)

  • @zitamartins3755
    @zitamartins37555 жыл бұрын

    Prendre le temps 😍

  • @janpoessel9579
    @janpoessel95796 жыл бұрын

    Does anybody know title and artist of the music of this wonderful video?

  • @melvinwatkins2015
    @melvinwatkins2015 Жыл бұрын

    Hello my name is Melvin and there are a lot of people that I have to come friends with in other words confidence s for one reason we took one second to look in each other's eyes without saying a word I can't explain it I guess we are peculiar people

  • @snc9584
    @snc95847 жыл бұрын

    This is nice, but my college professor did something similar and the girl I was put with was not wanting any of it. Kind of embarrassing.

  • @Bodankful

    @Bodankful

    7 жыл бұрын

    Looks like she is insecure

  • @bilalsh807
    @bilalsh8072 жыл бұрын

    Meeting the souls. Probably the same ppl we were in heaven together along ago, or we may meet again there

  • @AltairdeAlmeida1111
    @AltairdeAlmeida11118 жыл бұрын

    We do this regularly in a holistic transformative system called Biodanza, accompanied with music and movement, in a more gentle and very progressive way, allowing both partners to be in feedback with each other. That way we learn to build self-confidence, joy, deepen love of ourselves and of others. May All Beings Be Peaceful.

  • @aerocap

    @aerocap

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Altair de Almeida Great, I wonder where it takes place.. The way you explain it shows sensivity, I wish you get pleasure and success, seems like you deserve it

  • @valeriecasse1207
    @valeriecasse1207 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, only the water separate us.

  • @federicagadea3541
    @federicagadea35418 жыл бұрын

    It's beautiful, where was it?

  • @14104404

    @14104404

    8 жыл бұрын

    Federica Gadea Perth, Western Australia :)

  • @lorenzoviolone
    @lorenzoviolone9 жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @mariamawits3689
    @mariamawits36894 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful souls.xx

  • @francescap6291
    @francescap62914 жыл бұрын

    💖