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Dr Hannah Fry uncovers the hidden algorithms behind almost every aspect of our modern lives: humans and computers. 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 behind almost every aspect of our modern lives; lifting the lid on their inner workings, demonstrating their power and exposing their limitations.

Humans: charting a course to a future where humans and computers work together.

Written and read by Hannah Fry.

Abridged by Robin Brooks.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2018.

14 minutes

Last on

Sat 20 May 202303:00
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ReaderHannah Fry
AuthorHannah Fry
AbridgerRobin Brooks
ProducerEilidh McCreadie

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  • Fri 14 Sep 201809:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Sat 15 Sep 201800:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 19 May 202307:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 19 May 202312:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 19 May 202317:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 20 May 202303:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra