Uploaded September 2013 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago
Alan discusses with Dr. Nita Farahany of Duke University how bringing fMRI brain scans into court, either by scanning witnesses or defendants, could challenge the right against self-incrimination and how constitutional law might have to change in ways to protect this right.
This segment was taken from episode one, "Determining Guilt," from the broadcast, "Brains on Trial with Alan Alda."
To see the full episode, go here: brainsontrial.com/watch-videos/video/episode-1-determining-guilt
And for more video and other content, go here: brainsontrial.com
Alan discusses with Dr. Nita Farahany of Duke University how bringing fMRI brain scans into court, either by scanning witnesses or defendants, could challenge the right against self-incrimination and how constitutional law might have to change in ways to protect this right.
This segment was taken from episode one, "Determining Guilt," from the broadcast, "Brains on Trial with Alan Alda."
To see the full episode, go here: brainsontrial.com/watch-videos/video/episode-1-determining-guilt
And for more video and other content, go here: brainsontrial.com
