Cryptography: Codes, Ciphers, and Connections

The encryption of information is as old as information itself. Ever since two people wanted to pass something along, so has there been a third party who wanted to be privy to it. This back and forth battle of creating codes, breaking them, and finding new ones has been happening quietly for thousands of years. Now, in an age when information flows freely and instantaneously, the field of cryptography is more important than ever. Watch the Full Program Here: https://youtu.be/nVVF8dgKC38 Original Program Date: June 4, 2011 The World Science Festival gathers great minds in science and the arts to produce live and digital content that allows a broad general audience to engage with scientific discoveries. Our mission is to cultivate a general public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for all the latest from WSF. Visit our Website: http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldsciencefestival Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldSciFest