The DSP still requires a microphone to be physically attached in order to "hear" anything, so it should be fairly easy to physically disable -- just put a switch in the microphone circuit, or simply unplug it. Not as easy as putting masking tape over the web cam, but still easy enough for most people.
The general theme in much of SciFi is "Question Authority". The only people that would be bothered by that would be fascists, which are the very people whose authority SHOULD be questioned!
And Heinlein's "The Moon is a Harsh MIstress", "Starship Troopers", and "Stranger in a Strange Land" didn't bother them any?
You're point about "capitalistic form of government" is well taken, collusion between industry and government is a feature of fascist regimes, not democracies. (Did I just Godwins' Law this discussion? Sorry.)
Once again, it's a self-selecting sample set. Why aren't you working for a security agency? That's right, because you're not a paranoid delusional that sees commies hiding under every bed...
First off, Bradbury wrote about human emotions, he was not _just_ a science fiction writer. Second, he was one of the best authors of the 20th century in writing about the human condition. Finally, they were bother by Bradbury, but didn't have any problem with L. Ron Hubbard?!? Really?!?!?!?! WTF!!!!!
It's a self-selecting sample... what kind of douchebag would run for petty public offices in the first place? Either they have a massive chip on their shoulder and the need to push other people around, or they are too incompetent to work in private industry where they would actually be judged by the results they produce. The standard answer to "Why do the people running City Hall suck do badly?" is "Have you filed for your candidacy to replace them yet?"
SLAPP countersuit, anyone? This looks exactly like a blatant attempt to silence criticism, and it looks like the judge agrees. Hit 'em where it hurts, and sue them back. Incidentally, I suspect the "Streisand Effect" also applies -- nobody would have known about these videos if you hadn't been arseholes about them.
Let's put it this way: what incentive does GM have to spend a lot of money developing an communications encryption scheme for OnStar that can NEVER be hacked? That's right, none whatsoever... so why would they spend the money?
The old ragtop rule: leave the doors unlocked, your stereo is worth a lot less than the cost of replacing the roof.
Unfortunately, breaking windows is so easy that they now just do it if they see any container inside the car, on the off chance that it might contain something valuable.
You might be able to get stinking rich without screwing your customers.., but apparently to get rich enough to buy your own island, you need to force all your customers to take it all... without even any lube.
During the time I worked for Oracle, my manager pulled down $40,000 quarterly bonuses for meeting his numbers... by billing customers for work that wasn't actually being done. Then transferred to another department, leaving me to get in trouble for the work not being completed. Nobody thought to look at who actually billed all those hours before they blamed me for the project being behind.
Wait... aren't the law against software copyright infringement in the UK enforced by the very same government that's getting screwed to the tune of 2 million a year? Here's an idea: just issue a proclamation stating all Oracle copyrights are invalid in the UK, and STOP PAYING!
I also want somebody to explain how the heck they are paying for 200 licenses per employee...
Do like the Australian opal miners do, and live underground! Yes, it cost $500/month to air condition McMansions there, but a lot of that is due to heat losses through all that plate glass. (There's also the problem with building codes requiring a window in every bedroom for a fire escape; hard to meet that requirement underground),
I thought a lot of industrial applications were using DC motors anyway? Yes, the distribution problem is the main reason we use AC. Now, if we could just get everybody to use the same line frequency...
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The DSP still requires a microphone to be physically attached in order to "hear" anything, so it should be fairly easy to physically disable -- just put a switch in the microphone circuit, or simply unplug it. Not as easy as putting masking tape over the web cam, but still easy enough for most people.
The general theme in much of SciFi is "Question Authority". The only people that would be bothered by that would be fascists, which are the very people whose authority SHOULD be questioned!
And Heinlein's "The Moon is a Harsh MIstress", "Starship Troopers", and "Stranger in a Strange Land" didn't bother them any?
You're point about "capitalistic form of government" is well taken, collusion between industry and government is a feature of fascist regimes, not democracies. (Did I just Godwins' Law this discussion? Sorry.)
Once again, it's a self-selecting sample set. Why aren't you working for a security agency? That's right, because you're not a paranoid delusional that sees commies hiding under every bed...
First off, Bradbury wrote about human emotions, he was not _just_ a science fiction writer. Second, he was one of the best authors of the 20th century in writing about the human condition. Finally, they were bother by Bradbury, but didn't have any problem with L. Ron Hubbard?!? Really?!?!?!?! WTF!!!!!
Let me fix that for you: "douchebags act like douchebags and you're suprised?"
It's a self-selecting sample... what kind of douchebag would run for petty public offices in the first place? Either they have a massive chip on their shoulder and the need to push other people around, or they are too incompetent to work in private industry where they would actually be judged by the results they produce. The standard answer to "Why do the people running City Hall suck do badly?" is "Have you filed for your candidacy to replace them yet?"
SLAPP countersuit, anyone? This looks exactly like a blatant attempt to silence criticism, and it looks like the judge agrees. Hit 'em where it hurts, and sue them back. Incidentally, I suspect the "Streisand Effect" also applies -- nobody would have known about these videos if you hadn't been arseholes about them.
But they are very, very expensive! Any idea how many right-wing conservative brains it takes to make a pound???
She's got the body of a 16-year old... hidden in her closet!
Can Donald Trump use this tiny brain as an upgrade?
Dr. Gillian Taylor: Sure you won't change your mind?
Spock: Is there something wrong with the one I have?
-- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Let's put it this way: what incentive does GM have to spend a lot of money developing an communications encryption scheme for OnStar that can NEVER be hacked? That's right, none whatsoever... so why would they spend the money?
Do as the cops do: insist it was self defense, as he was trying to run over you (in reverse gear, of course!)
The old ragtop rule: leave the doors unlocked, your stereo is worth a lot less than the cost of replacing the roof. Unfortunately, breaking windows is so easy that they now just do it if they see any container inside the car, on the off chance that it might contain something valuable.
If I had the $130k to throw away, I most certainly WOULD want a car that can do 0-60 in 3.4 seconds! We're talking Ferrari-class acceleration here!
Best benefit: you can put one of those Breast Cancer "Save the Tatas!" bumper stickers on the back!
"But... 2 separate CANbus systems?!? That would increase our costs almost a whole dollar per car!!!"
You might be able to get stinking rich without screwing your customers.., but apparently to get rich enough to buy your own island, you need to force all your customers to take it all... without even any lube.
During the time I worked for Oracle, my manager pulled down $40,000 quarterly bonuses for meeting his numbers... by billing customers for work that wasn't actually being done. Then transferred to another department, leaving me to get in trouble for the work not being completed. Nobody thought to look at who actually billed all those hours before they blamed me for the project being behind.
Stop these udderly ridiculous posts, you bovine bastard!
Wait... aren't the law against software copyright infringement in the UK enforced by the very same government that's getting screwed to the tune of 2 million a year? Here's an idea: just issue a proclamation stating all Oracle copyrights are invalid in the UK, and STOP PAYING! I also want somebody to explain how the heck they are paying for 200 licenses per employee...
Do like the Australian opal miners do, and live underground! Yes, it cost $500/month to air condition McMansions there, but a lot of that is due to heat losses through all that plate glass. (There's also the problem with building codes requiring a window in every bedroom for a fire escape; hard to meet that requirement underground),
How much power does a 12v fridge use? I thought most RVs were still using propane refrigerators.
I thought a lot of industrial applications were using DC motors anyway? Yes, the distribution problem is the main reason we use AC. Now, if we could just get everybody to use the same line frequency...