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xtajv · 2026-09-20T11:31:12

Get the nanoseconds! :)

(For the uninitiated: https://youtu.be/9eyFDBPk4Yw )

xtajv · 2026-09-20T11:27:33

Good cryptosystem design with ubiquitous PKI support oughta do the trick.

("Make a problem that is ridiculously expensive unless you have a hint... in which case, it's a total breeze" is a foundational task in crypto)

xtajv · 2026-09-19T10:20:54

Hopefully, this raises the bar then.

xtajv · 2026-09-19T10:18:41

I was disappointed to see RSA corp discontinue their prime bounties.

Glad to see this now :)

xtajv · 2026-09-19T10:17:14

Get the CFAA.

xtajv · 2026-09-15T16:56:49

https://tr.ee/ttp-read

If it helps, ^^have a brochure explaining all of the ways folks are dramatically misunderstanding us right now. :(

xtajv · 2026-09-15T16:54:54

If unsure, ask the House Un-American Activities Committee.

(P.s. don't ask any questions that they don't like, that would be Un-American).

xtajv · 2026-09-11T10:56:37

Yeah every other engineering discipline is licensed, bonded, insured, and (typically) unionized.

Emphasis on "licensed" as in "you need to complete an ABET-accredited program and pass a licensure exam and complete continuing education courses to practice, because there are standards and regulations to prevent accidents".

The phrase "regulations written in blood" also comes to mind.

xtajv · 2026-09-08T17:27:35

This is a friendly reminder that for about 10 years, "sightwords" (rote memorization) displaced phonics in an attempt to show off a younger reading age.

(Plot twist: You can get kindergarteners to "read" via sightwords, when they might otherwise only be intellectually-mature enough to do so (for real) starting in 1st-2nd grade... but the shortcuts catch up with folks when they hit ~4th-5th grade reading comprehension).

xtajv · 2026-09-05T22:57:17

Emacs can be configured to dump its litter into specific directories instead of in-situ with the files being edited.

Please do.