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

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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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Dr Hannah Fry charts a course to a future where humans and computers work together.

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.

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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