imressive and scary at the same time

[smileyeagle1021]

Japanese scientists have found a way to display images directly from someone's thoughts onto a computer screen.

clicky here please

[ShinyGreenApple]

While that is indeed eerie in some respects (I would NOT want my dreams displayed for all to see, since our subconscious throws out some pretty f'ed up stuff!), this could be a godsend for people with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, Alzheimer's, etc.

[Antisocial_Worker]

While that is indeed eerie in some respects (I would NOT want my dreams displayed for all to see, since our subconscious throws out some pretty f'ed up stuff!), this could be a godsend for people with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, Alzheimer's, etc.

I'd think there would be forensic applications too.

[PepperElf]

interesting. i want to see if it actually works on a dream...

[Chanlin]

While there are many sinister applications of such a technology I can also foresee many many positive aspects to it as well.

Just think if they can crack interpretation of imagination of things someone has never seen it could revolutionize design. Just in general. For example someone like me who can't draw worth a damn could imagine something and have it visualized.

[Gerrinson]

For example someone like me who can't draw worth a damn could imagine something and have it visualized.

I'll second that. Most of my friends are drama/art majors, so next to them my pathetic drawing skills look even worse.

To be honest, though, I'd be happier if they could pull some of the voices out of my head, too. Not just the pictures.

[Chanlin]

If you take it a step further reverse engineering this and turning images into signals the brain can interpret would be the first steps to making technology ALA Geordi LaForge from start trek.

[smileyeagle1021]

I'd think there would be forensic applications too.

that's the kinda scary part..

If you take it a step further reverse engineering this and turning images into signals the brain can interpret would be the first steps to making technology ALA Geordi LaForge from start trek.

actually, I was watching a show on the Discovery channel about how there was a group of scientists doing just that... they've even been successful (kinda). They've been able to transmit into the brain of a blind person the difference between light and dark... not much, but a huge first step.