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4 Extra Debut. Mathematician Dr Hannah Fry uncovers the hidden algorithms behind almost every aspect of our modern lives: power. From 2018.

Society has slowly handed over significant control to computers, but how much should we rely on them over our own instincts?

Mathematician Hannah Fry uncovers the hidden algorithms which can be found behind almost every aspect of our modern lives.

She lifts the lid on their inner workings, demonstrating their power and exposing their limitations.

Written and read by Hannah Fry.

Abridged in five parts by Robin Brooks

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in September 2018.

14 minutes

Last on

Tue 16 May 2023 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Hannah Fry
Author Hannah Fry
Abridger Robin Brooks
Producer Eilidh McCreadie

Broadcasts

  • Mon 10 Sep 2018 09:45
  • Tue 11 Sep 2018 00:30
  • Mon 15 May 2023 07:00
  • Mon 15 May 2023 12:00
  • Mon 15 May 2023 17:00
  • Tue 16 May 2023 02:00