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The old software system was mathematics; you could be absolutely certain that the code was correct, in a way mathematics is correct. The new software system is

The old software system was mathematics; you could be absolutely certain that the code was correct, in a way mathematics is correct. The new software system is like biology; you have to perform experiments to see what the truth is; reason fails.

pjc50 9y ago
I think that's romanticising the old ways far too much. The famous RISKS DIGEST is over 30 years old.
- lanstin 9y ago
  RISKS was entertaining because the mistakes seemed so obvious.