Thoughts on PQC

[Avi]

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As a very-long-time (multiple decades) lurker on this list, and
follower of Werner and Robert since the late 1900s [8-)], I feel
obligated to implement MeatBallWiki's DefendEachOther and say that I
have never found Robert to be guilty of hyperbole when he is being
serious. Besides being one of the best expositors I have ever had the
privilege of reading, he is also extremely diligent about providing
the math or science behind his claims. His old FAQ on sixdemonbag was
a complete eye-opener for anyone who understood basic physics and
algebra. If you find his claims fantastical, I respectfully suggest
that you verify the analysis for yourself. If he is wrong, he will be
the first to admit it.
Thank you,
Avi
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Avraham

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On Mon, Apr 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM john doe via Gnupg-users
<gnupg-users at gnupg.org> wrote:
>
> On 4/13/26 6:47 PM, Robert J. Hansen via Gnupg-users wrote:
> > (Ethan Siegel, a Ph.D in astrophysics and science communicator who does
> > a lot of explanations of quantum computing, is included here on the bcc
> > list so as to not reveal his email address. If he has any thoughts to
> > contribute to the discussion, I'll relay them on to the list.)
> >
> > Some disconnected thoughts on post-quantum cryptography. For some reason
> > many people on this list seem to think I have an opinion worth listening
> > to on the subject: I really don't. Don't confuse someone who is
> > significantly less lost than you are with someone who knows how to get
> > home. I am, at best, the helpful stranger at the bus terminal warning
> > you you're getting on the wrong bus.
> >
> > <snip>
>  >
>
> I have a lot of things to learn from you, having your thoughts diluted
> in hyperbole does not do you justice.
> Granted, English is not my mother tong and is likely why it's hard for
> me to really understand you and also some  cultural differences are
> likely not helping.
>
> --
> John Doe
>
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