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The math problem that could break the internet

2022/9/28
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Brian和Meredith：讨论了互联网加密破裂的灾难性后果，以及加密在日常网络活动中的重要性。他们还探讨了量子计算机和Kolmogorov复杂性等因素对未来加密的影响。 Marty Hellman：讲述了20世纪70年代早期开发公钥密码学的经历，以及当时政府对加密研究的限制。他强调了将加密技术带给大众的重要性，以及与美国国家安全局（NSA）的冲突。 Whit Diffie：描述了与Marty Hellman合作开发公钥密码学的过程，以及解决远程共享密钥和身份验证问题的挑战。他解释了公钥密码学的核心思想，即通过将加密和解密过程分开来实现安全通信。 Rafael Pass：介绍了寻找“完美加密锁”的理论研究，以及Kolmogorov复杂性问题对这一研究的影响。他指出，解决Kolmogorov复杂性问题可能导致所有现有加密系统的失效，但也可能带来新的加密技术。

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The episode explores the potential collapse of the internet due to encryption vulnerabilities, setting the stage for a deeper dive into the history and future of encryption.

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Today's internet is built on a series of locks and keys that protect your private information as it travels through cyberspace. But could all these locks be broken?

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