Comments on: MIT group develops 'mind-reading' device

Three researchers have developed a device that alerts wearers to the emotional states of others.

[KsprayDad]

Since its from MIT...

Maybe they could strap one to Negroponte so he can figure out they we are all absolutely stunned at his device?

[wxman1995]

Could be taken further

This application could be taken further-

You don't need a mcahine to tell you what mood someone is in or what their intentions are. People send out "vibes". Ever felt like someone is staring at you in your car while sitting in traffic? You turn around and someone is staring in a car next to you or behind you.

It's a subconscious feeling that we can all get used to feeling for.

[drummerclint]

pay attention

For people like ourselves, we don't need a machine like that, but you completely missed out at who this is going towards - autismic people. Take another read and you'll see what I mean.

Cheers

[oOCherylOo]

Go for it!

"People keep asking me if it can detect flirting," El Kaliouby joked. "I could program it to do that. Maybe it could be used for dating."

This would be so helpful to my very insecure nephew who is so clueless about how gorgeous he is (which is all that more indearing to girls).

A typical scenario:

"She was flirting with you, Ryan," I'll say.

"No she wasn't, Aunt Cheryl."

. . . so it goes, another missed opportunity for him. But this device could change all that for people like him and others who suffer from social inadequacies.

[Sahyinepu]

good for autistics

I really hope this works. I am autistic, high functioning,
and anything like this that would help to allert me when I
am rambeling would be nice, as that is one of my biggest
problems. I have actually been yelled at by college
counselors/advisors for rambeling. :/

[Sahyinepu]

good for autistics

I really hope this works. I am autistic, high functioning,
and anything like this that would help to allert me when I
am rambling would be nice, as that is one of my biggest
problems. I have actually been yelled at by college
counselors/advisors for rambling. :/