Sports walker Bernardo Segura, left, takes a lie detector test October 9, 2000 in Mexico City, Mexico. The Mexican athlete was disqualified for running in the 20km walk at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and lost the gold medal. (Photo by Susana Gonzalaz/Liasion)
The science of lying
Researchers are working to develop a foolproof technology to detect when people are lying. But while such a device could help solve crimes and protect the nation against terrorism, it could also have profound social implications.
Guests
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Robin Marantz Henig: Author of the article "Looking for the Lie," which appeared in the NY Times Sunday Magazine on February 5, 2006.
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Charles Bond: Professor of psychology at Texas Christian University.
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Tom Zeffiro: Associate professor in the department of neurology and the director of the Center for Functional and Molecular Imaging at Georgetown University.
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