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authorLars Wirzenius <lwirzenius@wikimedia.org>2019-05-09 15:50:55 +0300
committerLars Wirzenius <lwirzenius@wikimedia.org>2019-05-09 15:50:55 +0300
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+The kernel of wisdom is moderation in all things
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+
+* It's easy to become despondent, but don't. While security is never
+ perfect, even a little effort will improve things a lot. You might
+ run faster than others, so the bear won't attack you.
+
+* It's easy to try too hard, but don't become a cryptography or
+ security absolutist. While it's good if everyone tries their best,
+ and improves their cryptographic defences over time, don't despair
+ if what they or you have isn't perfect.
+
+* **Cryptography absolutism** is when you say it's not worth using
+ cryptography at all, unless you're protected against every
+ conceivable scenario.
+
+---
+
Basics of public key cryptography
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