Are the encryption used today similar to the encryption used under WW2?

What about encryption triggers your interest?

Do you have a favorite encryption algorithm?

That was cool? I hope there are other audio interviews or podcasts with James and other numberphile guys ans gals. Let me know if you know any.

Maths

Full interview with James Grime from Numberphile about encryption

Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy looks at rhythmic complexities in Steve Reich, Messiaen, Ewe music from Ghana and a piece lasting 1000 years. 

Marcus du Sautoy examines Pythagoras' theories about the harmonious world, the thorny issue of temperament and the 12 tone scale. 

Marcus du Sautoy reveals the symmetry in Bach's Goldberg Variations, the maths behind bell-ringing and Mozart's obsession with numbers. 

Marcus du Sautoy looks at Schoenberg's rectangles, Xenakis's cubes, Messiaen's Mongean shuffle and reveals that there's music in maths. 