The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms

2015Movie59 min

73
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A wondrous, layered documentary movie about technology and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Without us noticing, modern life has been taken over. Algorithms run everything from search engines on the internet to satnavs and credit card data security - they even help us travel the world, find love and save lives. Mathematician Professor Marcus du Sautoy demystifies the hidden world of algorithms. By showing us some of the algorithms most essential to our lives, he reveals where these 2,000-year-old problem solvers came from, how they work, what they have achieved and how they are now so advanced they can even programme themselves.

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  • Educational Documentary
  • Technology & Society
  • Demystifying Concepts
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Accessible Science
  • Everyday Algorithms
  • Social Impact of Tech
  • Intellectually Stimulating
  • Information-Rich

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Directed by
David Briggs
Produced by
Paul Overton

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September 24, 2015 · 59 min · Documentary

Released
September 24, 2015
Runtime
59 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
15 countries

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Where can I stream The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms?

In the United States, The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms streams on Magellan TV. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching The Secret Rules of Modern Living: Algorithms?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.