tptacek

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Having said thus much by way of introduction, I commit the following to the candour of the Publick.

Helu! I'm Thomas.

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(Don't apologize for contacting me! I'm happy to meet you.)

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tptacekFeb 27

Robust and efficient quantum-safe HTTPS

https://security.googleblog.com/2026/02/cultivating-robust-and-efficient.html

Cultivating a robust and efficient quantum-safe HTTPS

Posted by Chrome Secure Web and Networking Team Today we're announcing a new program in Chrome to make HTTPS certificates secure against ...

Google Online Security Blog
tptacekDec 17

Arrested by Phone, a True Story

https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2025-india-digital-arrest-by-phone-graphic-novel/

tptacekDec 10

Carbon-steel knives are high-maintenance. And that's the point

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2025/12/carbon-steel-knives/685182/

The Most Impractical Tool in My Kitchen

Carbon-steel knives are high-maintenance. And that’s the point.

The Atlantic
Show threadtptacekDec 8

(David Bessis is a fan favorite here, and Paul Graham makes an appearance.)

Related, from last year: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42200209

Everyone is capable of, and can benefit from, mathematical thinking | Hacker News

tptacekDec 8

Twins reared apart do not exist

https://davidbessis.substack.com/p/twins-reared-apart-do-not-exist

Twins reared apart do not exist

The shaky science of genetic determinism

David Bessis
tptacekDec 6

Why Does A.I. Write Like That?

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/magazine/chatbot-writing-style.html

Why Does A.I. Write Like … That?

If only they were robotic! Instead, chatbots have developed a distinctive — and grating — voice.

The New York Times
tptacekOct 21

Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Vulnerability

https://alexgaynor.net/2025/oct/20/motion-to-dismiss/

Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Vulnerability · Alex Gaynor

tptacekOct 18

Wikipedia Volunteers Avert Tragedy by Taking Down Gunman at Conference

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/nyregion/wikipedia-conference-gunman.html

Wikipedia Volunteers Avert Tragedy by Taking Down Gunman at Conference

After the man walked onto the stage at the “Wiki World’s Fair” event and threatened to kill himself, witnesses said, two members of the audience jumped in to stop him.

The New York Times