The New Mind Readers: What Neuroimaging Can and Cannot Reveal about Our Thoughts

A revealing insider’s account of the power—and limitations—of functional MRI

The ability to read minds has long been a fascination of science fiction, but revolutionary new brain-imaging methods are bringing it closer to scientific reality. The New Mind Readers provides a compelling look at the origins, development, and future of these extraordinary tools, revealing how they are increasingly being used to decode our thoughts and experiences—and how this raises sometimes troubling questions a...