Click Here 96. The art of decoding dictators
Dec 5, 2023
This podcast discusses the art of decoding dictators, including North Korea's missile program, manipulation of images, and surveillance activities in Mexico. The hosts interview experts in analyzing satellite images to uncover deception and highlight the democratization of satellite imagery analysis.
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Decoding North Korea's Missile Video
- Jeffrey Lewis and his team analyzed a North Korean missile launch video claiming a breakthrough.
- They found inconsistencies suggesting the launch was a mix of footage from a failed and a successful missile test.
Satellite Imagery Democratizes Surveillance
- Satellite imagery now widely available democratizes monitoring of secretive regimes like North Korea.
- Continuous satellite images help spot changes signaling real developments amid propaganda.
Shadows Reveal Deceptive Propaganda
- Shifting shadows and pre-existing burn marks in North Korea's launch video revealed deceptive editing.
- Such signs exposed that the monster missile launch announced was not successful.