A computer that can 'read' your mind

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Predicted fMRI images for celery and airplane show significant similarities with the observed images for each word. Red indicates areas of high activity blue indicates low activity. Credit: Courtesy of Science
Predicted fMRI images for "celery" and "airplane" show significant similarities with the observed images for each word. Red indicates areas of high activity, blue indicates low activity. Credit: Courtesy of Science

For centuries, the concept of mind readers was strictly the domain of folklore and science fiction. But according to new research published today in the journal Science, scientists are closer to knowing how specific thoughts activate our brains. The findings demonstrate the power of computational modeling to improve our understanding of how the brain processes information and thoughts.


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