Cracking the Uncrackable Code

Cracking the Uncrackable Code

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Interactive Video

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11th Grade - University

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The video explores the mystery of the Kryptos sculpture at CIA headquarters, focusing on its unsolved fourth code. Ilonka Dunin, a passionate puzzle solver, is highlighted for her efforts in cracking the code. The artist Jim Sanborn, who created Kryptos, is the only person who knows the solution. The video delves into the global community of cryptanalysts dedicated to solving the code and reflects on the sculpture's impact and future solvability.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What techniques have cryptanalysts used to try to solve the fourth code of Kryptos?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does Jim Sanborn say about the interest in the Kryptos code over the years?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is Jim Sanborn's perspective on who should solve the Kryptos code?

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