Mind Reading

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I learned that computers are now able to read minds through an fMRI. This MRI can see the movement of your brain and can see what you are thinking at that same moment you are inside the machine. Back in the days, mind reading was unreal and fiction, but now, technology is advancing and will be able to do what we thought was impossible. This new process of mind reading involves the person being put into the MRI and tell them to think of an object. The computer will identify the object according to the places in your brain that are functioning. For the moment, it can only identify the specific object you are thinking but in the future, it will be able to read more in-depth thoughts. Later on, this can be very useful and can be used as a lie detection device. An example used in the video was that it will be used in airports. When the police officers are asking questions, they will be able to see if you are lying or not. In my opinion, mid reading can be good but it can also disrespect your privacy and your personal thoughts. This device will keep getting better and more advanced but it should be used adequately, keeping in mind the right of privacy of the rest.