Episode Synopsis "Episode 4: Cryptic and Coded (Part 1)"
Today we're going to look into the kind of math that's fit for a secret agent. It's called "cryptology!" I'll tell you about the basics of its two branches: cryptography and cryptanalysis; as well as some fascinating stories from the field. This puzzle-type area of mathematics (and computer science) is one of the most relevant to our modern way-of-life, and it's been that way for centuries!