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Breaking Bad Magnet Scene: Can You Really Destroy A Hard Drive Using Magnets?
Join us on this episode of "The Short Answer" as we delve into the
iconic "Breaking Bad" magnet scene. In this thrilling installment, Jesse Pinkman and Walter White devise a daring plan involving a junkyard electromagnet to obliterate incriminating evidence. But just how plausible is this Hollywood spectacle in real life? We dissect the scientific accuracy behind using magnets to erase hard drive data, exploring the intricate workings of hard drives and the phenomenon of degaussing. From the electrifying drama of the scene to the cold, hard facts of scientific analysis, discover whether this legendary TV moment stands up to scrutiny. Tune in for a captivating exploration of pop culture, technology, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality.
Music Credits:
Upbeat Blues by TexasBrother https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-blues-E27NSKB
Robbery by ikoliks https://elements.envato.com/robbery-PL52V9F
Cadillac Blues by OdinMann https://elements.envato.com/cadillac-blues-UR2PTHS
References:
https://blogs.umass.edu/Techbytes/2017/04/04/hard-drives-how-do-they-work/
https://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Essentials_5-Companion-Guide-ebook/dp/B00DYTFEKK/ref=as_li_ss_tl
https://datasecurityinc.com/security/degausser.html
Original Article Link:
https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/movies/breaking-bad-magnet-scene-can-you-really-destroy-a-hard-drive-using-magnets.html
Voice Over Artist: John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )
Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io
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By ScienceABCJoin us on this episode of "The Short Answer" as we delve into the
iconic "Breaking Bad" magnet scene. In this thrilling installment, Jesse Pinkman and Walter White devise a daring plan involving a junkyard electromagnet to obliterate incriminating evidence. But just how plausible is this Hollywood spectacle in real life? We dissect the scientific accuracy behind using magnets to erase hard drive data, exploring the intricate workings of hard drives and the phenomenon of degaussing. From the electrifying drama of the scene to the cold, hard facts of scientific analysis, discover whether this legendary TV moment stands up to scrutiny. Tune in for a captivating exploration of pop culture, technology, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality.
Music Credits:
Upbeat Blues by TexasBrother https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-blues-E27NSKB
Robbery by ikoliks https://elements.envato.com/robbery-PL52V9F
Cadillac Blues by OdinMann https://elements.envato.com/cadillac-blues-UR2PTHS
References:
https://blogs.umass.edu/Techbytes/2017/04/04/hard-drives-how-do-they-work/
https://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Essentials_5-Companion-Guide-ebook/dp/B00DYTFEKK/ref=as_li_ss_tl
https://datasecurityinc.com/security/degausser.html
Original Article Link:
https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/movies/breaking-bad-magnet-scene-can-you-really-destroy-a-hard-drive-using-magnets.html
Voice Over Artist: John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )
Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io
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