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big_surprise

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    Comment #12625962

    Right, I got that. I guess I meant to say- start young. Provide a compelling alternative to ad-driven consumerism... Otherwise, it seems that you're just talking about creating ano…

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    Comment #12625775

    So the question is how do we democratize that? Commenter wtracy has already linked to the FSF's list of High Priority Free Software Projects ... From there, look into what they hav…

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    Comment #12476064

    As it turns out, the world is not as full of enemies as they say. Additionally, most symmetric actors generally also like to avoid their own downfall.

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    Comment #12417963

    It's not meant to be funny, and if you don't have the time to read it and understand the context, well then -- it wasn't meant for you

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    Comment #12417866

    Scene: FDA officials appearance at the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Subcommittee on Health) Representative 1: We've been following this antibacterial resistance case clo…

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    Comment #12310355

    I feel the same about you.

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    Comment #12310314

    Perhaps so... As long as you recognize that your work is inherently dual-use (it has effects beyond your initial intent), and you don't intentionally hide that fact from yourself o…

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    Comment #12310259

    No. By my logic, you are better off not doing vulnerability research in your spare time if you have to worry about the legal ramifications of your actions. The ethical conundrums a…

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    Comment #12310202

    Then you misunderstood your own logical conclusion... You said (and I quote): Can't I just flip this around on you and say you have an ethical obligation to spend some of your time…

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    Comment #12310097

    You assume that your own research machine can't be compromised, nor are the communication channels of the organization at fault. So, it won't be fixed. Hopefully only one or two pe…

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    Comment #11096467

    You'll be depressed too... Once the transhumanists are successful in their plot to rule the entire planet, while they constantly insist on using "Homo Sapien Sapiens" as a colloqui…