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The Hidden Cost of False Alarms (Rebroadcast)

May 15, 2013 · 00:06:11
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  • Questions the effectiveness of burglar alarms due to false positives.
  • Analyzes why consumers tolerate products with high failure rates.
  • Highlights the hidden costs and frustrations of unreliable security systems.

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