
Is Social Media Deception or Information Overload ruining our Lives?
There’s no doubt that social media is a force for good in so many ways. It keeps us in touch with distant family and allows us to buy things we want in just a few clicks. However, there is a dark side when social media deception can harm in so many ways. Fake news and...
The Case for Polygraph testing Parents of Missing Children
When a child goes missing it is devastating for most parents, unless they are involved in the disappearance. There have been many cases over the years where parents have known more than they tell police. We believe there is a case for polygraph testing parents of...Are Lie Detectors Really Effective?
In ancient India and China, a method called “spitting” refers to a test that is conducted to determine if a person is lying or not. The method involves filling the mouth of a suspected liar with rice. If the uncooked rice or grains are stuck inside the mouth or remain...
Should Doctors take Medical Lie Detector Tests?
Whilst the vast majority of doctors are professional and upstanding members of the community, occasionally some slip through the net of scrutiny. Perhaps it is time for the GMC (General Medical Council) to implement medical lie detector tests at the point of...