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Brain Scanner Can Tell What You're Looking At

Posted by samzenpus on from the what-does-a-scanner-see dept.

palegray.net writes "Wired News brings us an article about brain scanning systems that can accurately tell what you're looking at by analyzing your brain's electrical activity. Using a database constructed of readings taken on test subjects who were shown thousands of photographs, the system works in real time to decipher what you're seeing. Naturally, there are some ethical concerns over some potential applications for this technology. Definitely a new twist on "input devices.""

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  1. urgh by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I hope my girlfriend never know about this.

  2. Re:Ok brain scanner by Degreeless · · Score: 5, Funny

    The scanner knows and it has alerted the authorities.

  3. My girlfriend can do the same thing... by Evil_Ether · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... and it normally ends in pain for me and my wandering eye.

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  4. Re:I love it by Degreeless · · Score: 5, Funny

    On the up side that aluminium foil hat you're wearing might actually keep the government out of your brain for a change.

  5. Re:Ok brain scanner by Dr.+Eggman · · Score: 5, Funny

    We're not sure. The printout is up to 32 pages so far but they're all filed with the repeated phrase "Turn me off now!" alternated with "Make it stop!"

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    Demented But Determined.
  6. the goatse art of self defense by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    -So, Mr. Interrogator, what am I thinking of *now*?

    -Aaaaaaaaaaaaagh!