The Shadow Traps

Episode 27. The New York Cockle and Burn Years

January 20, 2020 Irfan Shah Season 1 Episode 27
The Shadow Traps
Episode 27. The New York Cockle and Burn Years
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This episode tries to find an answer to the question 'What exactly did Le Prince achieve with his experiments in New York in the mid-1880's?' To help with this, we look at witness statements and descriptions of the work allegedly done and attempt to work out the extent of the inventor's achievements in America.

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Confirmation Bias
Considering Le Prince's New York achievements
Marie's anecdote
How good were the images?
Adolphe's summary of witness statements
Why couldn't they remember?
Other reasons to be sceptical
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