Discrimination and technology...

From here:

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It’s a worthy goal to love all types of people in exactly the same amount, but it’s not something any of us can achieve. The impulse to discriminate is a feature of our brains. We look for patterns and make decisions based on them. Sometimes the patterns are illusions, and we come to irrational conclusions. Likewise, we all have different preferences. It would be impossible for everyone to love and respect everyone else in the same amount. Our brains aren’t wired for that. The best we can do is try.

Here’s a scary thought: Scientists can already monitor the brain and identify attraction and repulsion to various stimuli. Suppose an employer of the future decided to scan job applicants for unacceptable forms of hatred. They could put the sensors on your head, then show you pictures of various types of people, and measure your responses. In other words, science can already identify thought crimes.

If the brain scan shows that you hate Elbonians, but you have no record of ever discriminating against anyone, should the potential employer be allowed to deny you employment on that basis?

It’s going to happen.

Why does that make me think of that movie Minority Report?

They are free to scan my brain on that one though, I'll pass for being normal and not really discriminating *chuckles*

i agree with the blogger with regards to that hate isn't a crime unless one acts upon it.
i came across this the other day: http://www.newswithviews.com/Devvy/kidd249.htm

i was pretty horrified that someone could be so hateful. i've read numerous articles of hers before and was unprepared for the kind of hate that she poured into that one!
on the other hand, i had to respect that she's a right to her opinion as long as she's not treating people that way on a personal level.
i guess the whole question is that: is someone with a strong inclination to hate capable of not following through with hate filled actions, however meaning to or not?

i was reading this: http://www.cheniere.org/explore%20articles...rol1/index.html

according to this article in a scientific journal, by using electromagnetic waves, they are capable of doing far, far more (and this published a few years ago!).
unfortunately, it wasn't really meant for laymen; part I was difficult to get through, but part II and three III were easier as it went on. stick with it and be amazed!