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Hacker News Recap
February 3rd, 2024 | How Quora died
Feb 4, 2024
This podcast discusses topics such as the history of encryption backdoors, the scalability of rockets on larger planets, the decline of Quora, the engineering behind Figma's vector networks, and a curated DIY MBA reading list.
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- The ongoing struggle between the US government and the tech industry over encryption backdoors and government surveillance highlights the tension between privacy rights and government surveillance.
- The limitations of rocketry on larger planets with the same density as Earth, as explored through the Chilkovsky rocket equation, reveal that low Earth orbit would decrease proportionally with increased planet size, raising questions about the practicality of space exploration on such planets and speculations about the impact on technology development by advanced civilizations.
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Debate on Encryption backdoors and government surveillance
The US government and tech industry are engaged in a long-standing struggle over encryption backdoors and government surveillance. This conflict is highlighted by examples such as the flawed clipperchips and intentional weakening of encryption algorithms exposed by Snowden. Despite rumors and covert actions, both the tech community and certain governments advocate for robust, open encryption standards, showcasing the ongoing tension between privacy rights and government surveillance.
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