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So once all subterfuges have been published, no subterfuges will work any more? In a world with a finite number of spies, most spies are not being watched by o
by tlb 17y ago
So once all subterfuges have been published, no subterfuges will work any more?
In a world with a finite number of spies, most spies are not being watched by other spies at most times. And spies assigned to watch a particular target spy are generally less highly trained than the target. Simple tricks to avoid attracting attention from casual observers are still useful.
- asciilifeform 17y ago> Simple tricks to avoid attracting attention from casual observers are still useful. Correct. And methods such as molding cocaine into faux PVC pipes are not, precisely because they are interesting/memorable and end up documented in customs agents' handbooks.