The Truth Machine by James L. Halperin

Author:James L. Halperin [Halperin, James L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Science Fiction, General
ISBN: 0345412885
Google: U80yUED4WcMC
Amazon: B000FC1KR0
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 1996-01-01T11:00:00+00:00

Each human brain has its own wave patterns, as unique as DNA. While the patterns change continuously, certain aspects remain constant, particular to the individual. The ACIP was now programmed not to indicate deceit only as long as Pete recited that poem in his mind during false answers. But if another person lied to the ACIP, even while concentrating on the same poem, it would not have the desired effect. The ACIP’s red light would flash and a bell would chime. Only Pete’s unique brain waves could override the machine, and he would be able to do so for as long as he lived.

Finally the Truth Machine was working. And Pete Armstrong was the only person alive who could fool it.

* * *

The next morning, he called Charles Scoggins. “I think the ACIP is ready.”

“That’s great!” replied Scoggins. “How’d you overcome the fatal flaw?”

“It’s a long story. Let’s just say something I read inspired me. Please test it this morning. If you agree it really works, I think you should submit it for government approval this afternoon.”

“Consider it done.”

Scoggins left his office for the laboratory downstairs, using his security code to lock the lab door behind him. There would be no interruptions.

* * *

After he finished talking to Scoggins, the voice summoned him again. Go ahead, Petey. Make the call. Pete made his second critical decision of the day. He called Alphonso Carter in Massachusetts.

“Dr. Carter, I’d like to meet Daniel Reece.”

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