What If They’re Right?

The hosts discuss the scenario where the NSA suppresses a prime number pattern discovery that could compromise global encryption. They question whether transparency is always the best policy, suggesting that in certain cases, secrecy might be necessary to prevent widespread chaos, drawing parallels to historical examples like nuclear research and contemporary concerns around AI and quantum computing. Ultimately, the episode encourages listeners to consider the responsibility that comes with powerful knowledge and whether society is prepared for certain discoveries.