The year is 2040. Mark Chadwick is a brilliant psychiatrist who is on the verge of a major scientific breakthrough. By combining functional imaging of the brain with computer technology, he can not only predict intentions but also decode human thought processes. It is this discovery which immediately attracts the attention of Rober Dufresne, a senior officer in Home Security who is determined to use this novel technique in the fight against the enemies of the Surveillance State…