Simon Singh
Author of "The Code Book" and expert in cryptology. PhD theoretical particle physicist by training, an author by trade now, and has worked at CERN and the BBC, even made a BAFTA-winning documentary about a mathematician called Fermat's Last Theorem.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 15min
Cryptology (SECRET CODES) with Simon Singh
Simon Singh, author of "The Code Book" and cryptology expert, dives into the intriguing world of secret codes. He reminisces about the Enigma machine's pivotal role in WWII and shares tales of code talkers and playful languages like Pig Latin. Singh discusses the cryptographic legacy of figures like Alan Turing and historical enigmas such as the Beale cipher. The conversation also explores future challenges posed by AI and quantum computing. Prepare for a blend of humor, history, and mystery in the art of cryptology!
Jun 26, 2026 • 26min
SECRET CODES with Simon Singh
Simon Singh, author and cryptology expert, guides a tour of secret ciphers and hidden messages. He explores ancient encryption, steganography like invisible ink, playful codes such as Pig Latin and pig pen, substitution ciphers and frequency analysis, public-key math padlocks that secure the internet, Indigenous code-talking in wartime, and mysterious unreadable manuscripts like the Voynich.
