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by zak_mc_kracken 4110 days ago
Not at all, I actually find that reason much more believable than the one he gives (joining Morgan Stanley to solve real world problems).
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High frequency trading is a real problem and a challenge
Right but even if so, that's a lame complaint. Are you completely honest in your life? I suggest watching Liar Liar again as research material.
Nice strawman, but I'll take a swing anyway.

Of course not, I say stupid things now and then, like everybody else. And I think it's perfectly fair for people to call me when I do.

I think Stroustrup's statement on his bio of the Morgan Stanley page is disingenuous, so I just call it.