Psychic 'mind-reading' computer will show your thoughts on screen

[wroberts189]

They actually did it. Unbelievable. Perhaps few more years you will be able to record your dreams.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1224489/Psychic-plug-brain-thoughts-screen-developed.html?ITO=1490


snip...


Using a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanner, normally found in hospitals, the American team scanned the brains of two volunteers while they watched videos.

The results were fed into a computer which looked for links between colours, shapes and movements on the screen, and patterns of activity in the brain.

The computer software was then given the brain scans of the volunteers as they watched a different video and was asked to recreate what they were seeing.

According to Dr Gallant, who has yet to publish the results of the experiment, the software was close to the mark.

In one scene featuring comic actor Steve Martin in a white shirt, the computer reproduced his white torso and rough shape, but was unable to handle details of his face.

In another, the volunteers watched an image of a city skyline with a plane flying past.

The software was able to recreate the skyline - but not the aircraft.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1224489/Psychic-plug-brain-thoughts-screen-developed.html?ITO=1490#ixzz0VoW1vFSG

[Taverner]

1. Or your religiuous institution of choice will be able to record your dreams.

[wroberts189]

2. Or Youtube ...of peoples dreams of murder ,sex, Who knows.

A few more years they will perfect the tech.

A few more years they will be able to read your mind as you walk past a street sensor.


I was kind of hoping we would find cold fusion first. I tend to think this will be abused and exploited in many ways.

[Taverner]

3. I could see it part of an entrance exam for Bob Jones U

[BadgerKid]

4. Potential for good and bad.

Obvious on the 'bad' list is various mind monitoring and behavioral conditioning.

Imagine downloading your brain into a computer for loved ones to enjoy after you've gone.

Telepathy would be fun but a personal MRI machine isn't practical.

[krispos42]

5. So then we really will need tinfoil hats in the future.

*sigh*


Maybe that's why the space visitors always wear shiny one-piece getups.

[Indenturedebtor]

6. When I want to see a porno I pull up the internets

Seems like an awful lot of money to spend on something we already have...

Seriously though... very cool :)