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Every now and then you see something that really takes your breath away, a kind of miracle. And this is one of them. Just try to imagine a computer that can read your mind. It's not some wild fantasy, 60 Minutes reporter Liz Hayes has tested it. And to her astonishment, it works. The computer knew exactly what she was thinking. But that's just the beginning. This new technology can mean a whole new life for those suffering from locked-in syndrome - people trapped in their own bodies who can't move or say a word. I've seen them actually write emails, send texts, and even speak using nothing but their thoughts.

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For over forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tom Steinfort, Tara Brown, Nick McKenzie and Amelia Adams look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes.

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