A CIA veteran explains that a polygraph campaign is not likely to eliminate leaks, but it may divert investigative energy from essential security priorities.
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Historically, the aggressive use of polygraphs in government is associated with weakening morale and diminished information flow.
Most methods for detecting lies actually detect signs of stress – which makes them extremely unreliable.
The UK government is introducing polygraph tests for convicted terrorists on probation.
It would be great to know for sure when someone is lying and when someone is telling the truth. But no technology that purports to do so is foolproof.
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