The problem is "motivational"

Jean-David Beyer jeandavid8 at verizon.net
Thu Oct 20 18:09:37 CEST 2011


Robert J. Hansen wrote:
> On 10/20/11 11:34 AM, M.R. wrote:
>> I propose this way of thinking is counterproductive. It will not
>> succeed in any meaningful way, because "encryption by default"
>> is a completely unrealistic goal...
> 
> "Only he who attempts the absurd is capable of achieving the
> impossible." -- Miguel de Unamuno
> 
> "He who says a thing cannot be done is expressly forbidden from
> interfering with one who is doing it." -- Anonymous

"The Reasonable man adapts himself to the world.

"The Unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.

"Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. George Bernard
Shaw.
> 
> 
> I'm sympathetic to your position.  I think it's an impossible goal and
> one that will never be realized.  That said, I also think it's possible
> I may be mistaken, and for that reason I'm not going to attempt to
> persuade smart people to stop attempting the absurd.
> 
> By all means, you should direct your energies to where you feel they can
> do the most good -- but we should also respect their decisions about
> where they feel their energies can do the most good.  :)
> 


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