Computer Information Systems - Web Development Program at HFC

Legendary master filmmaker Werner Herzog examines the past, present and constantly evolving future of the Internet. Herzog conducts original interviews with cyberspace pioneers and prophets such as PayPal and Tesla co-founder Elon Musk, Internet protocol inventor Bob Kahn, and famed hacker Kevin Mitnick. These provocative conversations reveal the ways in which the online world has transformed how virtually everything in the real world works, from business to education, space travel to healthcare, and the very heart of how we conduct our personal relationships.

Official Selection at the Toronto International Film Festival. This documentary examines how governments are manipulating the Internet to control their citizens, creating challenges to our ideas of citizenship, privacy, and democracy.

It’s a genius story that all started with a silly word, Google. Before September 4, 1998, searching the internet was nearly impossible. Today ‘Google’ is so ingrained into daily life, it is used as a verb by many to communicate, perform work, consume media, gain knowledge, and maneuver the endless world wide web. Yet while most may know Google, few know the story of the revolution's geniuses. Follow masterminds, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, whose brilliance has also led to great wealth, while forever changing the world.

The film delves into the history of software development that started as a woman-led industry but has evolved into a majority white male and Asian dominated industry. It tackles the tough topic of why women as well as Black and latinx people don’t pursue software careers. The film aims to shine a light on how amazing a career in software can be. The reality is that now is a great time to diversity the ranks of software development, not just for the typical social reasons, but also because it makes better software and can be a generational change for many.

There’s a dark side to the internet, and you probably don’t even know it exists. Look behind the positive veneer of social media, communication apps and platforms that have made our lives easier and more connected, and you’ll find criminals using the same apps and platforms to run illicit and dangerous activities. This explosive new series lifts the lid on how criminal organizations are thriving in this new digital frontier.

A collection of videos related to computer science and technology on Kanopy.