Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Computing Update

Computers can now read and interpret the results of an MRI scan in what is, essentially, mind-reading:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/12/31/60minutes/main4694713.shtml

Be sure to play the video on the page to see the 60 Minutes interview demonstrating the technology. The researcher involved in the project predicts we'll have the ability to read complex thoughts within three to five years.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Take with a grain of salt. [or iron?]

http://www.mindhacks.com/blog/2009/01/the_science_of_vood.html

Derek Mathias said...

Hmmm, good to know the contrary POV. Thanks for the article.

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