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Science Cafe - Cryptology: Breaking Code

Many of us don't realize how much we rely on math to keep our assets safe. A stop at the ATM, a purchase on Amazon, a stock trade made by your 401K, all safe, thanks to math. To be specific, it's actually the science of cryptology. On the Sound of Ideas, we'll be joined by a father-son cryptology team. We'll learn how the math the military has relied on for decades is now being used to secure everything from your bank account to your child's grades.
Dr. David Singer, Professor of Mathematics, Case Western Reserve University
Ari Singer, Director of Products and Services, Trusted Computing, NTRU