Explore the pervasive influence of data-driven algorithms in our daily lives through this captivating 59-minute Christmas Lecture by Hannah Fry at The Royal Institution. Delve into how these algorithms have quietly taken control of various aspects of our existence, often without our awareness. Learn from Fry, an Associate Professor in the Mathematics of Cities at University College London, as she applies her expertise in human behavior patterns to illuminate the hidden world of data and its impact on social issues ranging from urban planning to crime prevention. Originally broadcast on BBC4, this thought-provoking lecture challenges viewers to reconsider their relationship with technology and data in an increasingly algorithm-driven world.