Comment by kelseyfrog

3 days ago

Breaking tasks into innocent subtasks is a known flaw in human organization.

I'm reminded of Caleb sharing his early career experience as an intern at a Department of Defense contractor, where he built a Wi-Fi geolocation application. Initially, he focused on the technical aspects and the excitement of developing a novel tool without considering its potential misuse. The software utilized algorithms to locate Wi-Fi signals based on signal strength and the phone's location, ultimately optimizing performance through machine learning, but Thompson repeatedly emphasizes that the software was intended for lethal purposes.

Eventually, he realizes that the technology could aid in locating and targeting individuals, leading to calls for reflection on ethical practices within tech development.