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by WithinReason 1686 days ago
I'm pretty sure torture would be seen as barbaric and inhumane while reading thoughts would not have the same associations
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If like the sibling said they develop on-skin electrodes or micro-needle patches I 100% agree.

Currently it requires an invasive and risky brain surgery which AFAIK would be a definite no-go. At least in the US, this would likely be considered extremely inhumane unless it could be done without such significant risk of death or brain damage - given the nature of the surgery I find that unlikely.

In the cases where an invasive brain surgery would be permitted, I imagine torture would already be an option. Keep in mind torture doesn't have nearly the same risk of death and permanent brain damage as an invasive brain surgery.

Yes, just wait until we can do the reading with on-skin electrodes or micro-needle patches.