In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, expert examiner David Goldberg pulls back the curtain on how polygraph exams are portrayed on television — and why the entertainment version rarely reflects how real polygraphs work. Without naming or targeting any specific shows or individuals, David explains how high-pressure televised environments can: skip crucial steps required for accurate testing,manipulate emotions for dramatic effect,and leave people publicly labeled without context or scienti...
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In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, expert examiner David Goldberg pulls back the curtain on how polygraph exams are portrayed on television — and why the entertainment version rarely reflects how real polygraphs work. Without naming or targeting any specific shows or individuals, David explains how high-pressure televised environments can: skip crucial steps required for accurate testing,manipulate emotions for dramatic effect,and leave people publicly labeled without context or scienti...
The Problem with TV Lie Detectors | What They Don’t Show You
Inside The Polygraph with David Goldberg
27 minutes
2 weeks ago
The Problem with TV Lie Detectors | What They Don’t Show You
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, expert examiner David Goldberg takes a hard look at how televised polygraphs—from daytime talk shows to crime documentaries—have distorted the public’s understanding of what a real polygraph exam is and how it works. David shares his professional opinion on why these dramatized versions harm the credibility of legitimate examiners and mislead viewers about accuracy, ethics, and the science behind the test. From rushed “results” on national TV to emoti...
Inside The Polygraph with David Goldberg
In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, expert examiner David Goldberg pulls back the curtain on how polygraph exams are portrayed on television — and why the entertainment version rarely reflects how real polygraphs work. Without naming or targeting any specific shows or individuals, David explains how high-pressure televised environments can: skip crucial steps required for accurate testing,manipulate emotions for dramatic effect,and leave people publicly labeled without context or scienti...
