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Comment by tptacek

3 years ago

Everybody is on high alert. Being on high alert doesn't make Bernstein right.

I don't even support the premise of NIST crypto standardization, let alone trust them to do it.

> Everybody is on high alert. Being on high alert doesn't make Bernstein right.

What exactly are you arguing for, with this? Pretty sure the dude you're replying to knows about the existence of cognitive biases, thanks.

  • It's pretty obvious, right? What Bernstein is saying here can (and probably is) a load of horseshit, and it's still a terrible idea to trust NIST. Seems like a simple argument.

    • Uh, would you take your simple argument and give me even a single sentence pointing out proof or clear indication it's horseshit. So far I only saw you arguing over words mostly

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