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> This twitter hack could have literally destroyed economies, started a war [...etc.] Woah, slow your roll man, it takes a lot to start a war. And temporary gl
by crispyambulance 6y ago
> This twitter hack could have literally destroyed economies, started a war [...etc.]
Woah, slow your roll man, it takes a lot to start a war. And temporary glitches in the market are just that-- temporary glitches. If someone loses their shirt over that they deserve it.
It's not hackers which are the true danger, "legit" people abusing media (whatever it may be) are the threat, a good example would be the Stable Genius.
- A4ET8a8uTh0 6y agoI don't want to be glib about this, but I will say that it takes a lot to stop a war once it starts, but starting it.. humans have not been known to be most rational actors[1]. 1. https://www.history.com/news/6-wars-fought-for-ridiculous-reasons https://www.history.com/news/6-wars-fought-for-ridiculous-re...
- crispyambulance 6y agoI expect those are all "last straw" incidents. If it were not for one <whatever-trivial-incident> another would have ignited the war instead. We are very far from a stray remark triggering a war unless either/both sides are already heavily primed and itching for one in the first place.
- rbanffy 6y agoI'm not sure starting a civil war in the US is that difficult right now.