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Image:algorithm_flash_drive.jpg|[[Mohinder]] inspects a flash drive discovered in his [[Mohinder the lizard|his namesake's]] terrarium; the flash drive contains the encrypted algorithm. |
Image:algorithm_flash_drive.jpg|[[Mohinder]] inspects a flash drive discovered in his [[Mohinder the lizard|his namesake's]] terrarium; the flash drive contains the encrypted algorithm. |
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Image:Are you sure you want to quit.JPG|In [[Madras]], Mohinder bumps the computer and receives a prompt to quit the algorithm. |
Image:Are you sure you want to quit.JPG|In [[Madras]], Mohinder bumps the computer and receives a prompt to quit the algorithm. |
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Image:Enter password.JPG|Access to [[the list]] is granted by entereing a password; Mohinder learns the password is actually [[Shanti|his sister's name]]. |
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Revision as of 21:23, 19 February 2007
| The algorithm | |
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 Chandra's mysterious algorithm appears to be a key to locating evolved humans. | |
| First mentioned: | Don't Look Back |
| Current status: | Two known copies, one in Chandra's office and one held by Mohinder Suresh |
The algorithm appears to be a complex formula which can be used to locate evolved humans.
About
Don't Look Back
Mohinder tells Eden that he believes his father was working on a formula to locate humans with special abilities. Later, Eden discovers a USB flash drive half-buried in the gravel of the lizard Mohinder's terrarium. Mohinder plugs it into his father's laptop and the algorithm appears.
One Giant Leap
Initially excited by the discovery, Mohinder has become frustrated by his inability to understand the algorithm, which he now believes to be gibberish.
Seven Minutes to Midnight
Mohinder Suresh returns to Chennai, India and goes to his father's office at Chennai University to gather up his father's possessions. Mohinder discovers the algorithm scrolling across the computer screen. Mohinder accidentally bumps the mouse, and the prompt "Do You Want to Quit?" appears.
Homecoming
The algorithm is still scrolling on Chandra's computer screen. Ultimately, Mohinder responds to the prompt by selecting "No", and is asked for a password. After a few tries, he enters "Shanti", his dead sister's name. At once, the algorithm vanishes, and is replaced by a list of identified evolved humans.
Notes
- The entire algorithm seems to be made up of DNA base pairs; namely (A) adenine, (T) thymine, (C) cytosine, and (G) guanine, with dashes (-) standing in for missing sequences.
- Within the DNA base-pair sequences of which the algorithm is composed, the blank areas form the image of the mysterious symbol.
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Mohinder inspects a flash drive discovered in his his namesake's terrarium; the flash drive contains the encrypted algorithm. -
In Madras, Mohinder bumps the computer and receives a prompt to quit the algorithm. -
Access to the list is granted by entereing a password; Mohinder learns the password is actually his sister's name.
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Activating Evolution • The algorithm • Blood recipients • Chandra's files • Chandra's journal • Coyote Sands films • The Genesis files • Human Genome Project • The key • The list • The map • The Mozaic file • Patient Zero • Quentin's board • Sanjog's file • String web | |||||
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