- I wonder how the NSA's compute resources translate into an inherent advantage over academics in terms of ability to break these codes. Especially if we are ta

- I wonder how the NSA's compute resources translate into an inherent advantage over academics in terms of ability to break these codes. Especially if we are talking about pushing the limits of small margins. - I don't think it's fair to say the background is "political" if NSA is currently not cooperating with the process. Calling it political makes it sound like their treatment is a function of the broader context or history, but it sounds like they are being treated fairly given how they have acted in this situation.