Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world.

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The Secret Genius of Modern Life: With Hannah Fry, Anna Ploszajski, Gladys West, Declan Healy. Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world,revealing the mind blowing stories behind their invention

Co-produced by The Open University, The Secret Genius of Modern Life follows Hannah Fry, as she uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world, revealing the mind-blowing stories behind their invention.

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In this jaw-dropping science documentary, mathematician Hannah Fry goes behind the scenes with Alexa’s chief scientist, reveals how secret technology designed to hunt German U-boats led to their targeted hearing and discovers modern wireless networks’ debt to a 1940s Hollywood star.

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Nov 9, 2022 · In this jaw-dropping science documentary, mathematician Hannah Fry goes behind the scenes with Alexa’s chief scientist, reveals how secret technology designed to hunt German U-boats led to their targeted hearing and discovers modern wireless networks' debt to …

The Secret Genius of Modern Life Mathematician and television presenter Hannah Fry hosts a series revealing the miraculous technologies that define the modern world. Seemingly ordinary inventions, like the bank card, have fascinating stories to tell about their origins, proliferation, and their role in shaping the world as we know it today.