big_surprise

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by big_surprise 10y ago
Right, I got that. I guess I meant to say- start young. Provide a compelling alternative to ad-driven consumerism... Otherwise, it seems that you're just talking about creating another new corporation with an more compelling (even if n
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by big_surprise 10y ago
So the question is how do we democratize that? Commenter wtracy has already linked to the FSF's list of High Priority Free Software Projects ... From there, look into what they have to say about free wifi (and in particular,
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by big_surprise 10y ago
As it turns out, the world is not as full of enemies as they say. Additionally, most symmetric actors generally also like to avoid their own downfall.
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by big_surprise 10y ago
It's not meant to be funny, and if you don't have the time to read it and understand the context, well then -- it wasn't meant for you
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by big_surprise 10y ago
Scene: FDA officials appearance at the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Subcommittee on Health) Representative 1: We've been following this antibacterial resistance case closely for a few years now. Every year, a greater number
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by big_surprise 10y ago
I feel the same about you.
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by big_surprise 10y ago
Perhaps so... As long as you recognize that your work is inherently dual-use (it has effects beyond your initial intent), and you don't intentionally hide that fact from yourself or others, then I have no problem with what you do.
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by big_surprise 10y ago
No. By my logic, you are better off not doing vulnerability research in your spare time if you have to worry about the legal ramifications of your actions. The ethical conundrums are unavoidable, and those calculations are indeed difficult.
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by big_surprise 10y ago
Then you misunderstood your own logical conclusion... You said (and I quote): Can't I just flip this around on you and say you have an ethical obligation to spend some of your time looking for vulnerabilities? No. No, you ca
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by big_surprise 10y ago
You assume that your own research machine can't be compromised, nor are the communication channels of the organization at fault. So, it won't be fixed. Hopefully only one or two people know about the same flaw you found... Oh, but
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by big_surprise 11y ago
You'll be depressed too... Once the transhumanists are successful in their plot to rule the entire planet, while they constantly insist on using "Homo Sapien Sapiens" as a colloquial derogatory term for "those intellectu