Researchers can read your mind, literally. Brain scans are now
able show what your thoughts are by the images your brain sees.
Eventually, these scans may be used by big brother for non-
medical reasons and possibly be detrimental to innocent people
in the future. In a recent study, the researchers used brain
scans called functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and
successfully decoded visual imagery. These imageries included a
memory a person was thinking about, a video a person watched or
a specific number they were thinking of. The researchers are
optimistic these findings will help in the treatment plans for
individuals who have difficulty with social interactions. An
fMRI is able to measure brain activity by detecting changes in
the brain's blood flow. The area of interest in the study is the
pre-frontal cortex, which also houses the personality traits of
individuals. The anterior medial pre-frontal cortex is allegedly
associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The
justification for being able