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How to read minds

Mysteries of Science

CHAPTER

Unveiling the Illusion of Telepathy

An in-depth exploration into the concept of telepathy and mind-reading, debunking illusions and examining the science behind alleged psychic abilities. The chapter includes discussions on magicians creating telepathy illusions, the famous Clever Hans case, and a fascinating development at the University of Texas using AI and fMRI to reconstruct words from brain activity. The guest's childhood fascination with telepathy and references to literary works like Roald Dahl's books add a personal touch to the conversation.

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