The Fatal Flaw in Every Techno Show on TV

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The forum discussion critiques the unrealistic portrayal of forensic technology in television shows, particularly in "CSI" and "Blade Runner." Users highlight the absurdity of rapid image enhancement techniques, such as rotating 2D images into 3D and instant DNA matching. The conversation emphasizes the disconnect between cinematic representation and actual forensic science, with participants sharing humorous examples and discussing the implications of such portrayals on public perception of technology.

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  • Understanding of basic forensic science principles
  • Familiarity with image processing techniques
  • Knowledge of optical physics and camera technology
  • Awareness of cybersecurity concepts, including Van Eck phreaking
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  • Research real-world image enhancement techniques used in forensic science
  • Explore the principles of optical aberrations and their applications
  • Learn about the limitations of current DNA analysis technologies
  • Investigate cybersecurity methods for information retrieval without internet access
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This discussion is beneficial for forensic scientists, cybersecurity professionals, film critics, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and media representation.

  • #31
I was processing a picture from a wind tunnel test I did last year. I saw an image of a reflection in the picture. I zoomed in on it and I could see myself talking to the tunnel engineer. I kid you not. It was hilarious.
 
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  • #32
Just yesterday I read a sci-am article about stealing information without internet. Its not very hard too, and some are very shocking.

It is possible to get pictures reflected off your eye(glass, white board... round and shiny objects) from a very far distance. (Though small telescopes are used.)

They can get information for your modem flashing.

They can get information from your printer printing sound.

They can see you type into your keyboard just by looking at your wrist.

Also is very easy to get to your webcam and see everything...

I don't know about the shows since I don't watch them.
 
  • #33
Bright Wang said:
Just yesterday I read a sci-am article about stealing information without internet. Its not very hard too, and some are very shocking.

It is possible to get pictures reflected off your eye(glass, white board... round and shiny objects) from a very far distance. (Though small telescopes are used.)

They can get information for your modem flashing.

They can get information from your printer printing sound.

They can see you type into your keyboard just by looking at your wrist.

Also is very easy to get to your webcam and see everything...

I don't know about the shows since I don't watch them.
Also, sound of keyboard keys being tapped.
 
  • #34
There's always http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Eck_phreaking" which allows you to (in principle) see the image present on a computer monitor or TV just by picking up the interfere the monitor sends off.

Very cool, but probably very difficult in practice.
 
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  • #35
Gotta love the holographic computer displays in 'Bones' and 'CSI Miami'. Me want...
 

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