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I agree with you but don't underestimate DeBeers.
They have enough diamond reserves that they can steeply discount natural ones for long enough to put synthetic diamond makers out of business.
LK
I agree with you but don't underestimate DeBeers.
They have enough diamond reserves that they can steeply discount natural ones for long enough to put synthetic diamond makers out of business.
LK
This is nonsense. Cryptography and secret codes have been around for as long as communication. One-time pads were first used on the telegraph in 1882.
I didn't say possible. I said practical. Strong crypto is hard. Secure key exchange is hard.
Governments have been breaking codes for as long as we have had codes.
LK
"In any case, it's an easy fix. Just randomize the order."
To quote Marvin Minsky, "Well, it has [biases], it's just that you don't know what they are."
Even the most professional of officers would be tempted if he was was cheating on him or if someone delivered a credible threat to the safety of his children.
The best way to prevent this kind of abuse is to make it impossible.
LK
I don't see it. For example, cell phone records are only recorded and accessible via warrant, and by presenting that warrant to a provider directly. Same could be done with E2EE data if forced through the cell phone provider's networks.
That would mean an end to E2EE APIs on cell phones and other devices, which may be practically impossible at this point.
Edward Snowden showed that this is not as true as you seem to think it is.
LK
Oh dear lord, the hyperbole. We allow law enforcement access to all other forms of communication with a lawful warrant. So should this particular technology be exempt from that?
Then, let them serve the warrant.
What is different is that for the first time in human history, it's not only possible but it's practical to have encrypted communications that no one can access except for the intended recipient.
All of "the most heinous of crimes" take place in the real world, there is some physical action that can be detected and punished. I don't care if this makes the job of law enforcement harder. I want law enforcement to be a difficult and time consuming job. Idle and bored cops tend to find ways to fill their time and it's never good.
LK
I've been thinking about adding solar panels to my house. I would love if I could get a federal subsidy to do it. However, just like with my student loan forgiveness, I'm NOT giving Biden my vote in exchange.
LK
Is like "almost a virgin".
There is no such thing as "extra electricity", only wasted electricity. Bitcoin's energy usage produces absolutely nothing positive for society.
Watch this documentary on the subject.
It's funny that they use really messed up, third world countries as some sort of crypto "use case." These are societies that will try anything and have very lax regulation and environmental standards. Bitcoin doesn't solve any of their real problems. It's just more exploitation.
It's about time everybody realize there's very little going on in the crypto industry that's not fraud and grift.
Here is a great documentary explaining why. It's a shame it isn't getting the attention it deserves, but I guess crypto companies are still prime advertisers in mainstream media and nobody wants to bite the hand that feeds.
"Fox News is less sensational?"
Than the more unhinged websites? Easily. Boggles the mind, doesn't it?
'Their first project is a reboot of Hogans Heroes - except this time there are plenty of good people on both sides"
And Colonel Klink will be a black woman.
"Hollywood has always been woke and always tackled fringe issues"
The Hays Office says, "Hi!".
"Only old people watch TV news now. It's a less sensationalist of getting news, compared to reading a website."
Fixed that for you.
But I guess I must be getting old; I never thought I'd see somebody beat out TV news for sensationalism over content.,
8 GB should be enough for anybody?
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