The narrative arc of Algorithm is driven by the discovery of a program that can subvert any encryption. This MacGuffin forces a confrontation between different ethical frameworks:
: The use of real tools and terminals contrasts with the flashy, nonsensical GUIs often found in Hollywood. Algorithm(2014)
The Ghost in the Machine: Digital Ethics and Hacker Subculture in Algorithm (2014) The narrative arc of Algorithm is driven by
: The government antagonist embodies the utilitarian argument that total surveillance is a necessary price for total security. 4. Societal Impact and Post-Snowden Context Algorithm(2014)