In an exciting development, in the field of criminology, a new lie detector has been developed in the United States of America. This is called “brain
In an exciting development, in the field of criminology, a new lie detector has been developed in the United States of America. This is called “brain fingerprinting”. This invention is supposed to be the best lie detector available as on date and is said to detect even smooth criminals who pass the polygraph test (the conventional lie detector test) with ease. The new method employs brain waves, which are useful in detecting whether the person subjected to the test, remembers finer details of the crime. Even if the person willingly suppresses the necessary information, the brain wave is sure to trap him, according to the experts, who are very excited about the new kid on the block.
This matter has caught the imagination of many Americans as it was announced that an Iowa judge would rule soon on whether or not to allow this new lie detector to be used in a retrial of a man convicted of a 1977 murder. Lawrence Farrell, PhD, the man who developed this new brain fingerprinting says that this technique has proved 100% accurate in more than 120 tests including tests conducted on FBI agents, U.S.Navy and U.S. intelligence units.But not everyone is over awed by this new forensic tool. Some seasoned scientists advice restraint and say the efficacy of this tool is over hyped and exaggerated. Some of them dismiss this, as down right “hog wash”- some of them are more civil. They say it could be a new beginning but also caution the public not to be carried away by the inflated claims of Farrell. But unless and until the judge rules on this matter the final word is not out as yet. Ultimately as Sherlock Holmes says “ its elementary my dear Watson”. That’s what Farrell says! But is it really elementary? Only time and the Iowa judge will tell.
