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Lie Detector | The Future of Lying | 3

American Innovations

English - March 11, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 4K ratings
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What new technologies might eventually replace the still-popular but widely debunked polygraph? On this episode, Steven talks with Ken Alder, author of the book “The Lie Detectors: The History of an American Obsession,” about the lie detector’s enduring appeal and uncertain future.

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