For those of you who are like me and don't watch much TV anymore, there is a FOX gameshow now that has a new twist how contestants can make money and how to get people to spill their darkest secrets on national television (which inevitably draws viewer attention). So the idea is that half a million dollars can easily be achieved since all of the gameshow's questions...are about you! Essentially "The Moment of Truth" hooks possible contestants up to a polygraph before the show and asks them about 50-60 questions that absolutely train wreck their image, marriage and lives...all for the possibility of winning 500k. The candidates with the juiciest secrets are then put in front of national television, their friends and families and asked to repeat the answers again while strapped to a polygraph again. Questions about feelings towards ex's, family members, past deeds are all fair game and your job is to tell the truth...according to the polygraph. It seems like one of the most uncomfortable and stupid things to put yourself through especially if you're not going to go all the way (which nobody has ever gotten to before). The host himself says that:
When Walberg talked to Access Hollywood about it tonight, he made mention of the fact that the contestants know the questions before they get onto the stage, so it’s not like they’re surprised by the questions. But he seemed to have a hard time understanding why Lauren went forward with the questions, saying, “I don’t have any problem of the fairness aspect of it. I have a problem with her judgment of then choosing to do it.” Walberg went on to say, “I know people are going to think I was BS-ing but the truth is, I was begging her to stop.”link
Now, my thing is, after answering questions that have already thrown your image, your family's image and your marriage out the window...why do people stop? Did they plan to go in there for just 100k pricing their worth in the world for that and a few minutes of national shame? I seriously don't understand how people who value any of the aforementioned things can do this show...and for those who don't actually care...how can they not reach 500k? Nobody has gotten past the 100k mark and I just wonder if they just did not realize that it's either money+a lonely but wealthy life or just continue living happily albeit under a false image. If you're dumb enough to sell out your family and pride for money, at least be smart enough not to put it out on sale.
So besides for thinking of how foolish the contestants must be, I was wondering if lie detectors are really that useful. Everybody has heard about the technical things: heart rate, body heat...but the general idea is if you know you're lying and react...it will know. However, imagine this: have two simple questions in your head, one designed for true and one for false.
Ex:
Is your name Joey? (yes)
Are you really the Batman? (no)
Now if somebody asks you a question such as: (real question on show) do you like your mother in law.
Just calm down, and ask yourself the question "Is your name Joey?" of course not out loud...and then with that question in mind, answer out loud. You can even convince yourself that you have answered the last question already. Imagine the show's surprise when every single one of your answers are different from the audition (you're allowed to change as long as lie detector validates it...and this step needed to get on show). Of course this means that during the audition, every question from the most simple of questions must also be answered in this fashion. So now that I know how to beat the game, all i need is somebody to pretend to be my newlywed and let's go chop that money.
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Let's do it!
See, the thing is here is that the show probably has a criteria that screens the contestants. Using a personality rubric, they probably weedout the ppl who they think have the ability to reach 500k.
because...i'm pretty sure with enough practice, you can easily beat a lie detector.
i've heard that if you trick yourself into scaring being scared (i.e. imagine you're on a high cliff walking across a runned down bridge)you can apparently elude the polygraph.
Hey, screw you Jon George. I'm taking Joey for my newlywed.
By the way, what does this mean? "If you're dumb enough to sell out your family and pride for money, at least be smart enough not to put it out on sale." I'm a little confused.
Why is everyone talking about beating the lie detector? I would just go up there and answer each one truthfully. I don't live my life with any secrets. The worst that could happen would be my boss finding out how much I slack off or my parents finding out that I masturbate.
Hmm....I wonder if I should post this comment...ah, why not.
choe:
haha, you think that they only choose the stupid or crazy ones? Lol:
"I'm sorry Mr. Johnson, we've analyzed your personality and believe you capable of actually winning the grand prize...we're going to have to let you go."
problem with being scared all the time during a polygraph is that it can't tell if you're lying or telling the truth, which means if you're not in control of what it says (important for winning the money in the end)
o t.tao haha...
but i was saying that since you are basically destroying your relationship with your family when you go on (and keep in mind that only people who have things to lose because of "secrets" will be put on the show) and throwing down your pride all for the sake of money, might as well go all the way.
Well, some questions maybe tricky,
ex: do you have a watch and take it out?
if I do have a watch, but I never take it out, so the answer would be first yes and then no. However it's one qustion only(actually it's two questions combined in one). So how would polygraph response? because two opposite answers has just flash out in your mind. Also, what if all your family, your boyfriend and you answer exactly the same one, but comes out the machine says you're lying??
I think the show just want to catch the attention of audience. After all, who don't like to hear secret??
haha good point
I read an article a while back, interviewing the guy who created the show. It's actually really interesting. The "mastermind" of the show intended to use the show to teach America to be more honest with themselves and with each other. He had the goal of trying to improve society. It's pretty darn cool. :)
i think that's just PR to get people to watch the show...after watching the show it comes across as just wanting money
i was reading a crime book (based on a true story) over the summer. an innocent guy was sentenced to death merely because of polygraph evidence. basically, the investigator tortured him mentally and psychologically until he confessed.
so as some of you have mentioned, it's probably not *too* hard to defy the machine.
the show sounds interesting though. i should watch more TV.
hmmm, yah, actually the polygraph results can't be used as evidence in the court of law. But, it's often used as a tool to make people make confessions against themselves (the whole thing bout whatever you say can and will be used against you). I'm going to be watching heroes again tho this year =P
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