Codebreaker, by Marketplace and Tech Insider

Episodes

• Technology Crossing Borders

  Dec 27, 2016

  Smartphones serve as critical lifelines for refugees during perilous journeys, enabling communication and assistance.

• Encryption

  Dec 21, 2016

  Encryption is a vital part of our daily lives, underpinning our communications and transactions.

• World Building

  Dec 14, 2016

  Big ideas and bold thinking are necessary to tackle the issue of climate change.

• Watching

  Dec 7, 2016

  Surveillance cameras are prevalent in everyday life, often meant to deter crime, but their effectiveness and ethical implications are widely debated.

• The Augmented Self

  Nov 30, 2016

  The concept of the 'quantified self' illustrates how data and technology can optimize personal health and productivity.

• Alternate Reality

  Nov 23, 2016

  Virtual reality has the potential to create transformative experiences, enabling empathy and understanding by immersing users in alternate realities.

• Recognition

  Nov 16, 2016

  Recognition technologies like voice and facial recognition can have life-saving capabilities, as exemplified by the story of Genevieve using Siri to call emergency services.

• Introducing Codebreaker Season 2

  Nov 2, 2016

  Not summarized yet

• You have a message from Codebreaker

  Oct 19, 2016

  Not summarized yet

• Data Tracking

  Dec 23, 2015

  Data tracking blurs the line between humor and horror, as seen through personal narratives.

• Going Viral

  Dec 16, 2015

  Going viral can lead to both fame and infamy, often resulting in significant personal cost to those involved.

• The Decisive Machine

  Dec 9, 2015

  The relationship between humans and machines is complex, marked by both potential benefits and significant risks.

• The Software Update

  Dec 2, 2015

  Software updates, while necessary for technological advancement, can also introduce significant risks and uncertainties.

• The Dark Web

  Nov 25, 2015

  The dark web is complex, providing both necessary goods for individuals in need and facilitating illegal activities.

• Internet Porn

  Nov 18, 2015

  Pornography has historically been intertwined with technological advancements, showcasing its impact on various innovations.

• Email

  Nov 11, 2015

  Emails can be essential for communication but can also lead to emotional distress and misunderstandings.

• Announcing Codebreaker Season One

  Nov 4, 2015

  Not summarized yet