xenonman wrote on Sep 4^th, 2016 at 5:20pm:

What is also alarming is the fact that, in popular literature and TV programs, the polygraph continues to be mythologized unquestioningly as that final and faithful arbiter of guilt or innocence, and the ultimate step in determination of guilt or innocence of suspects

Speaking as a full member of the American Polygraph Association, I agree with xenonman.

Perception is reality.

Indeed, those roots about polygraph's alleged near-infallibility run deep.

Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHcRmRjfFoc