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Its a bit naive to believe decision makers are tech-illiterate. Why not consider that they are both literate and understand what they are asking for? Is it beca
by mkhpalm 6y ago
Its a bit naive to believe decision makers are tech-illiterate. Why not consider that they are both literate and understand what they are asking for? Is it because we don't like what that means?
- eivarv 6y agoBecause recordings of politicians interacting with experts and NGOs in a recent Norwegian hearing (about bulk metadata collection) makes it seem they have no practical understanding of the subject matter.
- CivBase 6y agoI'd definitely say they are "tech-illiterate". The mere suggestion that we should seek to limit terrorist access to encryption is evident of a fundamental misunderstanding of the technology. Encryption is not a product. It is not an application made by Apple, Microsoft, Google, or whoever which you use to secure data. Encryption is an idea. Humans have been encrypting information since long before computers. We cannot stop it. It's like arguing that we should limit terrorist access to algebra. I'd say anyone arguing for that is illiterate when it comes to algebra. Likewise, I'd say anyone arguing for limitations on encryption is illiterate when it comes to encryption.