Of Colanders and Lie Detectors

[George Maschke]

The lie detector, or polygraph, has been one of the more persistent bits of pseudoscience since the early 20th century. American officialdom's embrace of this junk science continues to cause considerable harm to individuals, as well as the public safety and national security.

In furtherance of AntiPolygraph.org's efforts to dispel the myth of the lie detector, I've created a YouTube video that I hope will be both informative and entertaining:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJvh0GFNUrE

JREF readers' views are most welcome!

 

[Beerina]

Well, whether it actually works well or not (I agree it does not) it certainly serves another purpose for the FBI and CIA: scaring people who think it works.

Of course, highly trained agents on any side are probably not among those who think it works.

 

[Jimbo07]

Haven't we done polygraphs before?