Series exploring topical scientific issues. With many concerned about internet surveillance, Horizon meets the hackers and scientists whose technology is fighting back.
Twenty-five years after the world wide web was created, it is now caught in the greatest controversy of its existence - surveillance.
With many concerned that governments and corporations can monitor our every move, Horizon meets the hackers and scientists whose technology is fighting back. It is a controversial technology, and some law enforcement officers believe it is leading to risk-free crime on the dark web - a place where almost anything can be bought, from guns and drugs to credit card details.
Featuring interviews with the inventor of the world wide web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, and the co-founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, Horizon delves inside the dark web.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Michael Radford |
| Director | Michael Radford |
| Series Editor | Steve Crabtree |
| Interviewed Guest | Tim Berners-Lee |
| Interviewed Guest | Julian Assange |