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Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the Machine by Hannah Fry

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Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the Machine

Mathematician and broadcaster Dr Hannah Fry explores the algorithms that surround us.

Mathematician and broadcaster Dr Hannah Fry uncovers the hidden algorithms behind almost every aspect of our modern lives. Abridged by Robin Brooks.

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Mathematician Hannah Fry considers the algorithms opening up new frontiers in medicine.

Dr Hannah Fry uncovers the hidden algorithms behind every aspect of our modern lives: new frontiers in medicine. 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 modern life; lifting the lid on their inner workings, demonstrating their power and exposing their limitations. 

Medicine: the cutting edge areas of research that offer a model for humans and computers working together.

Written and read by Hannah Fry

Abridged by Robin Brooks

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2018.

Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the Machine by Hannah Fry: Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the Machine

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