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Interesting new method to detect brain function

by Evie Apr 28, 2005 11:23PM PDT

Mind-reading machine knows what you see

It is possible to read someone?s mind by remotely measuring their brain activity, researchers have shown. The technique can even extract information from subjects that they are not aware of themselves.

So far, it has only been used to identify visual patterns a subject can see or has chosen to focus on. But the researchers speculate the approach might be extended to probe a person?s awareness, focus of attention, memory and movement intention. In the meantime, it could help doctors work out if patients apparently in a coma are actually conscious.

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SSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!

by duckman Apr 28, 2005 11:26PM PDT

John Ashcroft has had this in use for years with the Patriot Act.

Real Question, dou you need a warrant?

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More complex than the old tried and true method...

by Edward ODaniel Apr 29, 2005 7:15AM PDT

of detecting a functioning brain which is still easily accomplished by checking voter registrations.

Woman to Doctor - Are you sure his brain isn't functioning?

Doctor to woman - Yes, there are no signs of brain functioning. Autonomic movements and even speech are not true indicators.

Woman to Doctor - Yes I know but this is just awful--we have never had a Democrat in the family before and he was always so well liked before.