Garbage Doesn't Lie

The video explores the concept of time capsules, highlighting the golden record sent beyond the solar system as an example. It discusses how archaeologists use trash, or middens, to study past cultures, revealing insights about the Roman Empire and Māori people. The video also examines modern trash, showing discrepancies between reported habits and actual waste, emphasizing that our garbage tells a more truthful story about our lives than curated time capsules.

How do people's self-reported eating habits compare to what is found in their trash?

What biases might exist in surveys or time capsules compared to actual trash?