Tracking movements that betray the mind


	Tracking movements that betray the mind

wildcat

6-6-2007 7:09 AM

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science, technology, mind, brain, tracking, sensors, health

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6-6-2007 8:18 AM

debbyski

This clip reminded me of the fact that I fold my arms in order to keep hand gestures down

6-6-2007 6:31 PM

ech0_dancer

reminds me of silly string -- remember that stuff ?!?

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