Let me remind everyone that polygraphs are, in practice, pseudoscience interrogation tools not ‘lie detectors.’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/29/fbi-polygraph-test-leaks
Furthermore, use of polygraphs enables interrogators (knowingly or otherwise) to launder their own biases & bullshit thru the machine.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/29/fbi-polygraph-test-leaks
Furthermore, use of polygraphs enables interrogators (knowingly or otherwise) to launder their own biases & bullshit thru the machine.
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In reality, their results can't even be admitted in court.
MORE THAN YOU MIGHT THINK!
https://spectrum.ieee.org/amp/a-brief-history-of-the-lie-detector-2650278847
I enjoyed Ken Alder’s book “The Lie Detectors” which is also mentioned in the linked article.