derpleplex

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by derpleplex 11y ago
Complexity = time to brute force a crypto algo. I am using the word in the formal, traditional sense, where a brute force solution (and heuristics of intelligent solving) literally is measured in terms of computational complexity metrics (b
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by derpleplex 11y ago
You are right, I was reacting to a pattern of argument, which is not the point that I should have been focused on. That creates more noise over more important issues.
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by derpleplex 11y ago
That was not my point, I over-reacted to a pattern of argument that bothers me when my own mind repeats it. I agree that security should be taken seriously, with care and caution, and that users who ethically need to be aware of potentially
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by derpleplex 11y ago
Perfect security does not currently exist. A trusted source must store the information somewhere, to authorize and validate users without spreading that information elsewhere. You can't get around this problem unless you invent magic p
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by derpleplex 11y ago
If people of this century, continue to believe this kind of domination between human to human is acceptable and desirable, I want off the planet, and possibly emancipation from the human race.
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by derpleplex 11y ago
> I get that it's kind of scary, but it's not just Facebook, It's scary because it is unregulated, automated harassment. What if you have compound PTSD? Does google know what to remind me of and what not to? > digital e
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by derpleplex 11y ago
> GM went so far as to argue locking people out helps innovation. That’s like saying locking up books will inspire kids to be innovative writers, because they won’t be tempted to copy passages from a Hemingway novel. This is one of the b