New, 'remote' lie detector planned

**Adrian II** · 01-06-2006, 09:39

NewScientist.com has an interesting article about US Department of Defense proposal to develop a lie detector that can be used without the subject knowing they are being assessed.

Yet another (secret) surveillance gadget to be added to an already staggeringly powerful state apparatus. And yet another machine that adds to the massive intelligence data overload that -- more often than not -- obscures possible threats and targets rather than highlight them.

It won't be long before the system beats itself, so we don't have to.

**InsaneApache** · 01-06-2006, 12:08

I hope the wife don't find out about this!!!!

**Vladimir** · 01-06-2006, 16:31

So how is this different from looking someone in the eye and examining their physical expressions? Secret surveillance gadget indeed.

**master of the puppets** · 01-06-2006, 17:09

hmm, maybe if it is as good as it stated then we will not have to persue the tortureing issue...

**InsaneApache** · 01-06-2006, 17:12

Originally Posted by master of the puppets

hmm, maybe if it is as good as it stated then we will not have to persue the tortureing issue...

Like I said...

Just keep it schtum from the Mrs.

**Al Khalifah** · 01-06-2006, 18:07

Maybe its been invented so there's a point to the questions you get asked at the airport.

Airline Woman: OK sir and do you have any offensive objects such as knives, firearms or explosives about your person or in your hand luggage?
You: No.
*beep* *beep* *beep*
Airline Woman: Just a minute sir, would you mind stepping into the room there behind that large mirror.

17 FBI operatives beat you into a bloody pulp and send you on a plane to Algeria to the care of Dr X.

**InsaneApache** · 01-06-2006, 19:34

and they say you get nothing in life for free.

**Reenk Roink** · 01-06-2006, 21:08

Shhhh...it's a secret

**Xiahou** · 01-06-2006, 22:11

Originally Posted by Vladimir

So how is this different from looking someone in the eye and examining their physical expressions?

It's not. There are trained experts who, no doubt, are better at detecting lies than even a standard polygraph, let alone a remote one- which doesnt exist yet, I might add.

Secret surveillance gadget indeed.

Indeed.

Originally Posted by InsaneApache

I hope the wife don't find out about this!!!!

My wife already has one Im afraid.

**Seamus Fermanagh** · 01-06-2006, 22:22

Will it still work if I extend my tin-foil hat to include a face mask?

**Vladimir** · 01-06-2006, 22:53

Originally Posted by Seamus Fermanagh

Will it still work if I extend my tin-foil hat to include a face mask?

Hilarious! Especially in the Total War context.

**A.Saturnus** · 01-07-2006, 16:46

...to spot signs of stress that might mark someone out as a terrorist or suicide bomber.

Yeah, 'being a suicide bomber: a main source of stress'.

**Adrian II** · 01-08-2006, 06:20

Originally Posted by Seamus Fermanagh

Will it still work if I extend my tin-foil hat to include a face mask?

You would have to wear the old Backroom Moderator suit Gregoshi gave me, a.k.a. the Full Tinfoil Jacket. The suit allows you to survive for a year in any environment that is poor in oxygen, human emotions and/or brain activity.

**Lazul** · 01-08-2006, 10:27

couldnt we use this new gadget on politicans when they are talking to the press... now that would be fun. All the reporters chuckleing and laughing screamin; Lier! Lier! Lier!.... ah that one was true... Lier! Lier!