Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

Ep10 rebroadcast "Why is it so hard to spot a counterfeit bill?"

Dec 23, 2024
Adam Savage, the special effects expert and former co-host of Mythbusters, joins the conversation to explore the intricacies of human perception and deception. They dive into why we struggle to identify counterfeit currency and how our brains can overlook significant changes in our surroundings. With fascinating insights, they discuss the challenges faced by law enforcement in detecting forgeries and innovative banknote security measures. Savage also touches on the importance of designing more intuitive currency to aid recognition.
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