“If you’ve made it this far, you’ve done well.” That’s not a particularly reassuring message in the middle of a seven-part podcast, but the challenge it’s referring to isn’t the effort of listening; This was a problem caused by. The world’s most difficult puzzle (Stack Production).
It may sound like a hatchback from some poor South American automaker, but the Cicada 3301 is actually a horribly annoying internet problem released in 2012 that still hasn’t been fixed. In telling that story, presenters Tommy Trelawney and Nicky Anderson quickly delve into territory that most listeners would find completely foreign: the world of 4Chan, PGP and Onion sites. And by episode 3, you might have had enough. But then it gets even more interesting. Because the story of Cicada 3301 is also a story of internet encryption, privacy, and free speech.
The puzzle is said to have been designed as a tool to recruit otakus with both the technical know-how and ideological sensibilities appropriate for new research groups and think tanks focused on “freedom, privacy, and security.” . In one statement, the puzzle maker declares: Privacy is of the utmost importance. ” The flaw with this strategy is that the puzzle is so difficult that no one seems to have solved it. Or maybe they do and keep it private. Either way, this poses a problem for podcasters looking for a grand seven-part finale. There’s some virtue in the argument that we should just enjoy the journey, but it can’t hide the faint whiff of disappointment.
In a world where you can instantly download entire podcast series, scheduled broadcasts may seem less important.Still it should hurt Lent story ” (Radio 4th Monday) moved from late night slot to late night slot. This is a pastor’s egg, but this year is off to a good start. Perhaps the speakers felt freed from having to address the series’ overall theme.
What I like about what I’ve heard so far about Paul Kerensa (Interview, December 1, 2017). He appeared in beyond belief Recently (Radio, February 23), he appeared as a representative of Christian comedy and was also a writer on a television sitcom. miranda. Fortunately, he didn’t feel the need to cram too many gags into his Lenten talk, but instead verbalized comedic elements to explore the nature of faith and doubt in the age of AI. Did. Now that we can manipulate images, seeing is no longer believing. Doubting – or should I say “skeptical”? — Thomas may be considered a model for our time. Kerensa’s sign-off line also deserves full marks, but I won’t spoil it for you.
Tune in early on Monday evening to get in the mood. compliance (Radio 3): Beautifully expressed polyphony. Includes prayers and readings by an uncredited pastor.