What If We Had Thermal Vision?

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Imagine a world where we didn't need any lights, where we could detect diseases just by looking at someone, and literally see right through people's deceptions. These are just some of the possibilities that come along with thermal imaging technology.

But what if we didn't need cameras or clunky goggles to see the world this way?

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