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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 大象传媒 Radio 4 in September 2018.

14 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Hannah Fry
Author Hannah Fry
Abridger Robin Brooks
Producer Eilidh McCreadie

Broadcasts

  • Wed 12 Sep 2018 09:45
  • Thu 13 Sep 2018 00:30
  • Wed 17 May 2023 07:00
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  • Thu 18 May 2023 02:00