
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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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Intro
00:00 • 1min
The Challenge of Perception: Recognizing Authenticity
01:28 • 3min
The Blindness of Change
04:26 • 8min
AI's Impact on Daily Life and Counterfeiting Challenges
12:06 • 6min
The Art and Science of Banknote Security
17:58 • 10min
Innovative Technology and the Limits of Human Observation
28:03 • 5min
The Challenge of Currency Recognition
32:48 • 13min
The Intersection of AI, Happiness, and Modern Living
45:42 • 2min

