EP63 - The Ghost in the Machine: How Video Compression and Codecs Hack Your Eyes
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We stream billions of hours of high-definition video every day, assuming the internet is a vast pipe of moving pictures. It isn't. Discover the clever mathematics and biological hacks that allow us to squeeze reality into a wire, revealing why the movies you watch are actually elaborate optical illusions. If you enjoy the show and want to support it, you can buy me a coffee: https://paypal.me/podcast8
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