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By dmunger on February 21, 2007.
  • Mind Hacks has an intriguing post suggesting that databases used for identification might also track personality differences.
  • Could, for instance, a retinal scan identify an alcoholic?
  • Yet another neuroscientist tackles consciousness.
  • Does a flock of birds have consciousness?
  • How smart are chickens? They're definitely tasty!
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