Why are neural networks and cryptographic ciphers so similar? (2025)
19 points by jxmorris12 3 days ago | 4 comments

tryauuum 37 minutes ago
Can anyone recommend any good content to learn cryptography? Like, even if I read the algorithm for AES I have zero understanding about why it works this way

I've finished the Cryptography I on Coursera already. Can't recommend it enough

reply
coldstartops 17 minutes ago
I've been through Introduction to Modern Cryptography by Katz and Lindell. Can recommend, as it starts with Caesars cipher, one time pads, and builds towards modern cryptography.
reply
pet_the_bird 30 minutes ago
"Cryptography Made Simple" By Nigel Smart and "A Graduate Course in Applied Cryptography" by Dan Boneh and Victor Shoup are excellent resources for people that have affinity with Math and CS. The second resource can be a tough read, and I would strongly recommend not skipping the first few chapters.
reply
cumshitpiss 21 minutes ago
https://cs.ru.nl/~joan/papers/JDA_VRI_Rijndael_2002.pdf

A large part of this book is aimed at the readers who want to know why we designed Rijndael in the way we did. For them, we explain the ideas and principles underlying the design of Rijndael, culminating in our wide trail design strategy.

reply