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Tales of the Encrypted

1999
Cryptography has entered the world of technology at a political cross-road. The rise of cryptography brought with it the ability for individuals to isolate themselves from prying eyes and defend their intellectual property. Tales of the Encrypted is intended to expose all the implications of cryptography and shed light upon what some consider an arcane art. The importance of cryptography are discussed as it relates both to security of the individual and of the nation. Uses of cryptography are analyzed and potential abuse areas are identified. Various mathematical algorithms for encryption are presented and illustrated with interactive demonstrations. Through the establishment of a sufficient knowledge-base, cryptography can become a crucial part of society in the twenty-first century.