The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms (2015)

The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms (2015) poster

Without us noticing, modern life has been taken over. Algorithms run everything from search engines on the internet to satnavs and credit card data security - they even help us travel the world, find love and save lives. Mathematician Professor Marcus du Sautoy demystifies the hidden world of algorithms. By showing us some of the algorithms most essential to our lives, he reveals where these 2,000-year-old problem solvers came from, how they work, what they have achieved and how they are now so advanced they can even programme themselves.

Director: David Briggs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

professor, mathematician, lecture, achievement

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms about?
Without us noticing, modern life has been taken over. Algorithms run everything from search engines on the internet to satnavs and credit card data security - they even help us travel the world, find love and save lives. Mathematician Professor Marcus du Sautoy demystifies the hidden world of algorithms. By showing us some of the algorithms most essential to our lives, he reveals where these 2,000-year-old problem solvers came from, how they work, what they have achieved and how they are now so advanced they can even programme themselves.
Who directed The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms?
The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms was directed by David Briggs.
Who stars in The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms?
The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms stars Marcus du Sautoy.
How long is The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms?
The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms?
The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms is a Documentary film.
Where was The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms produced?
The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms was produced in United Kingdom.