From ac24e69d3f9f00898788a17401343b2bba41145d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: root Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2022 23:34:33 +0000 Subject: Talking about technology and regulation. 1100 words. --- paper.ms | 17 +++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+) (limited to 'paper.ms') diff --git a/paper.ms b/paper.ms index dd127c1..f95c0a1 100644 --- a/paper.ms +++ b/paper.ms @@ -102,6 +102,23 @@ there are no gargantuan gargantuan stores of paper, and there are no hundreds of miles of film (cite all) documenting and aiding the surveillance of the authorities. Instead, there +As with any technology, regulation has followed behind development in +an attempt to control its limits. Much as automotive regulation +followed the increase in popularity of cars in areas such as the UK +and US, regulation will no doubt follow the newfound popularity of +heavy encryption. There are however, difference in the case of +encryption when compared to cars. The rate of change with modern +technology is far greater. There are already discussions about quantum +computers and their potential to overcome current encryption methods. +In the case of encryption regulation will continuously struggle to +control encryption methods due in part to how quickly they change, but +perhaps moreso due to their decentralised nature, where a government +cannot prevent the existence of software that enables encryption which +is open source and reproducible internationally. Just as media privacy +through torrents and access to hidden services over tor are possible +without significant regulation, regulation of encryption may prove +impossible. + Concerns exist with digital technologies on at a hardware level. The Intel Management Engine that exists {Intel Management} -- cgit v1.2.3