Computer wired to brain can read thoughts | 60 Minutes Australia

Every now and then you see something that really takes your breath away, a kind of miracle. And this is one of them. Just try to imagine a computer that can read your mind. It's not some wild fantasy, 60 Minutes reporter Liz Hayes has tested it. And to her astonishment, it works. The computer knew exactly what she was thinking. But that's just the beginning. This new technology can mean a whole new life for those suffering from locked-in syndrome - people trapped in their own bodies who can't move or say a word. I've seen them actually write emails, send texts, and even speak using nothing but their thoughts.

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