Can we make the invisible logic of algorithms more transparent?

Ideas & Philosophy · Published 4 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Following her presentation at the Royal Institution, mathematician Hannah Fry addresses audience inquiries regarding the growing influence of automated decision-making and the challenges of navigating a world shaped by code.

Recorded on 30 November 2018, this Q&A session explores the complexities of algorithmic transparency and the societal impact of digital information. Fry engages with critical questions about whether we can better understand how algorithms function and how the rise of fake news is reshaping our ability to discern truth from falsehood.

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