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Although this is a one-off/rare event, maybe we could devote some thought to our dependence on computers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg3m4jgdprxo


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Being dependent on IT is a big mistake. It just isn't secure or reliable enough

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I still try hold to hold to what I learned when I was a kid - computers are tools, still use your brain.


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It terrifies me to think that many airliners are powered by computers running on Windows-based software.

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