PGP, God, ICANN, Networked Software, etc.

What's the matter with PGP?

Link: https://blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2014/08/13/whats-matter-with-pgp/

In light of the recent SKS Keyserver attack, this is a sound reminder of some flaws that are fundamental to PGP.

Lawrence Krauss: Atheism and the Spirit of Science

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MawwCJ5q-2Y

A great view on the abstractions that science makes in pursuit of reason vs. those that religion uses as a source of dogma.

Architectural Styles and the Design of Network-based Software Architectures

Link: https://www.ics.uci.edu/~fielding/pubs/dissertation/top.htm

Archived Link: https://archive.vn/huvaR

Wonderful resource by Roy Thomas Fielding on the elements of networking computing and delivery. I highly recommend the section on REST for a thorough overview of oft-overlooked fundamentals.

The Problem with "The Seven Keys"

Link: https://www.icann.org/news/blog/the-problem-with-the-seven-keys

Archived Link: https://archive.vn/FMYZw

A nice quick writeup outlining how ICANN manages cryptographic keys, DNSSEC and the consensus that keeps it all functioning smoothly.

Startup Idea Checklist

Link: https://www.defmacro.org/2019/03/26/startup-checklist.html

Archived Link: https://archive.vn/08y4Q

Cool blog post that lists a few to-do's and must-do's when it comes to starting a company and developing both internal & market-driven efficiencies.