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Generating Random Bits and Pseudo-Randomness
1:12:39 - 1:23:15 (10:35)
This podcast discusses the concept of generating random bits and the idea of pseudo-randomness which can be as good as true randomness. The discussion also covers the difference between generating random numbers using a function and using truly random bits.
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This episode explores the versatility of the notion of functions in cryptography, going beyond digital signatures to create constructs such as pseudo-random number generators.
1:12:39 - 1:17:15 (04:36)
Summary
This episode explores the versatility of the notion of functions in cryptography, going beyond digital signatures to create constructs such as pseudo-random number generators.
ChapterGenerating Random Bits and Pseudo-Randomness
Episode#168 – Silvio Micali: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Algorand, Bitcoin, and Ethereum
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The use of real seed random numbers and expanders of secret randomness can produce large amounts of truly random bits, making it difficult for anyone to predict the next bit in the sequence.
1:17:15 - 1:19:14 (01:58)
Summary
The use of real seed random numbers and expanders of secret randomness can produce large amounts of truly random bits, making it difficult for anyone to predict the next bit in the sequence. This method is faster and more reliable than traditional pseudo-random generators commonly used in programming languages.
ChapterGenerating Random Bits and Pseudo-Randomness
Episode#168 – Silvio Micali: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Algorand, Bitcoin, and Ethereum
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the concept of free will and how our experiences of decision-making differ from the deterministic nature of the universe on a physics level.
1:19:14 - 1:23:15 (04:00)
Summary
The podcast discusses the concept of free will and how our experiences of decision-making differ from the deterministic nature of the universe on a physics level.