The Computer knows what you’re thinking
Direct brain input could be with us sooner than I thought – this nifty brain-wave reading headset will allegedly be ready for mass sale next Christmas. (via Engadget)

It’s not a new idea at all, but a usable, widespread instantiation could change the way we interact with computers profoundly. And raise all sorts of exciting new issues of privacy and openness. I predict a health scare at some point.