Mind Reading

Is mind reading really possible? Did that guy on UK tv really read the minds of people to guess which cylinder had the bullet in it? That and more in this article...

Last year, Nasa bosses issued an astonishing denial to reports suggesting they were introducing mind-reading machines to catch terrorists at airports.

"Nasa does not have the capability to read minds, nor are we suggesting that would be done," said Robert Pearce, head of Nasa's Strategy and Analysis Division.

But it added: "Our scientists were asked to think outside the box with regards to ideas that could aid the nation in the war on terrorism and that's what they are doing.

"We have not approved any research in this area and because of the sensitivity of such research, we will seek independent review before we do."

news.bbc.co.uk...

The guy on UK tv is a professional magician. There was absolutely no risk to him. He knew were it was all along.

..from the article:

In earlier shows, the illusionist correctly "guessed" a credit card number and the profession of someone just by looking at their hands.

Here's some discussions from the Amazing Randi's board:
www.randi.org...
Brown's website:
www.derrenbrown.co.uk...


[Edited on 8-10-2003 by Byrd]

(note: the stuff on Brown's website may be new to a lot of folks. It's good, but it's "old hat", actually.)