The Fatal Flaw in Every Techno Show on TV

  • Thread starter Thread starter FredGarvin
  • Start date Start date
Click For Summary
The discussion centers around the humorous and unrealistic portrayal of image enhancement in movies and TV shows, particularly in "Blade Runner" and "CSI." Participants express amusement at the exaggerated techniques used, such as rotating images in three dimensions or rapidly matching DNA, which detracts from the seriousness of the narratives. There is a consensus that while these enhancements are entertaining, they often defy logic, leading to questions about their feasibility in real life. Some contributors share real-world examples of image processing and surveillance techniques, highlighting the contrast between fictional portrayals and actual technology. The conversation touches on the ambiguity of defining humanity in a technologically advanced world, as well as the potential for privacy invasions through modern surveillance methods. Overall, the thread blends humor with critical commentary on the depiction of forensic science in popular media.
  • #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.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #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.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #35
Gotta love the holographic computer displays in 'Bones' and 'CSI Miami'. Me want...
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 43 ·
2
Replies
43
Views
8K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
  • · Replies 61 ·
3
Replies
61
Views
10K
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
3K
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
3K
  • · Replies 180 ·
7
Replies
180
Views
21K
  • · Replies 71 ·
3
Replies
71
Views
141K
  • · Replies 86 ·
3
Replies
86
Views
21K
Replies
1
Views
4K