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Solomon Adams is a freelance journalist who covers mathematics, culture and other topics. He graduated from Yale University in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in math and philosophy.

The security system that underlies the internet makes use of a curious fact: You can broadcast part of your encryption to make your information much more secure.

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