Science

System using the VATS dial tone system for "brain fingerprinting" to set "illusory conditional reflexes".

Paper by Steve Kirsch proposing the compilation of a "brain fingerprinting" database to identify terrorists before they strike.

Steve Kirsch... reckons that the relevant technology companies could deliver a working system of brain fingerprinting databases and a companion retina scanning system for (supposedly anonymous) identification reference in something like ninety days' time.

"A controversial technique for identifying a criminal mind is about to take centre stage in a last-chance court appeal." [BBC]