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I think informatics is a much better word to use, right? Computer Science - there are only two things wrong with it: the word computer and the word science, right? Because it's not about just the computer - it's about patterns of information. And you don't put science in your name if you're a real science.

"Propositions as Types" by Philip Wadler

Strange Loop Conference

I’d argue that field-level encryption should be a starting place for new application development, and in particular field-level encryption with distinct keys for each entity you might contract with (e.g. each business for a business-to-business product, each user for a consumer product).

A Brief Rant on Converging Compliance Regimes.

lethain.com

I apply the principle that [[people do things for reasons::highlight]], even if they are not aware of those reasons or even if they can’t accept that their actions are motivated instead of neutral and objective.

People Do Things for Reasons

Mandy Brown

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