Lie detectors for the military
What a frightening concept... and so clearly a tool of an occupying (imperial?) force.
Leave aside the fact that I doubt the developers of this $7500 portable lie detector--which is less accurate than a standard paragraph--took into account any cultural factors that may be relevant to identifying lies. Put this device in the hands of stressed-out soldiers and it's bound to be used in ways totally inappropriate for its capabilities.
People have a habit of placing too much faith in technology. My guess is that a properly trained soldier is far more adept at catching liars than this machine will ever be.
But hey, there's money to be made from selling a device, and the government loves its toys as much as the average American does. Look for the consumer model in a SkyMall catalog soon!
Leave aside the fact that I doubt the developers of this $7500 portable lie detector--which is less accurate than a standard paragraph--took into account any cultural factors that may be relevant to identifying lies. Put this device in the hands of stressed-out soldiers and it's bound to be used in ways totally inappropriate for its capabilities.
People have a habit of placing too much faith in technology. My guess is that a properly trained soldier is far more adept at catching liars than this machine will ever be.
But hey, there's money to be made from selling a device, and the government loves its toys as much as the average American does. Look for the consumer model in a SkyMall catalog soon!
posted by michael at 2:35 PM
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