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88 - Mysteries of the Scrolls — with Nat Friedman

Cost of Glory

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Decoding the Secrets of Ancient Scrolls

The chapter explores the challenges and failed attempts at opening ancient scrolls, leading to significant damage and mysteries still unsolved. It highlights the advancements in technology, such as using synchrotron x-rays for high-resolution scans and machine learning algorithms to reveal hidden text, shedding light on the ongoing efforts to digitally preserve and decipher these intriguing artifacts.

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