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by smasuch 4160 days ago
I thought this was a fictional story.
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sidcool 4160 days ago
It might be, my intention was to highlight the fact that the article is laid down as a set of facts with no judgement. It's not like Charles was a hero. It just shows how Alan was rewarded. It's like reading something as simple as fate.
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thaumaturgy 4160 days ago
It might be the most fictional story ever written about programming.

It's completely ridiculous.

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javert 4160 days ago
I don't think it's ridiculous at all. Have you ever worked in the defense industry?
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thaumaturgy 4160 days ago
Yes, actually, I have.

So this story isn't ridiculous because it applies to a niche that it never mentions?

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