Dr. George Berman is an eminent neurophysicist. He is originally working on biocybernetic communication in 1972-74. He has developed a computer that could tune into brain waves and organize thoughts into patterns. However, he could go no further. He wraps up his previous work in biocybernetic communication, and starts anew to investigate pain control. In "The Privacy of the Mind", Dr. Berman is invited to collaborate with Russian scientist Dr. Tamara Batalova, who has developed a device emitting a radio signal capable of homing in on brain waves.