February 9, 2016 at 7:55 pm
Eric M Russell (2/9/2016)
...That's scary, though potentially not a problem. A number of states publish voter data as public records. A few might have restrictions on the use of that data, but the fact that the data is available means it could be used maliciously, with overburdened authorities unlikely to prosecute anyone even if they're caught...
Wow, so... will this database tell us whether a job applicant voted for Donald Trump? Not that it would necessarily bias anyone's hiring decisions but... :ermm:
Senator McCarthy? Is that you ????
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Your lack of planning does not constitute an emergency on my part...unless you're my manager...or a director and above...or a really loud-spoken end-user..All right - what was my emergency again?
February 10, 2016 at 6:53 am
Matt Miller (#4) (2/9/2016)
Eric M Russell (2/9/2016)
...That's scary, though potentially not a problem. A number of states publish voter data as public records. A few might have restrictions on the use of that data, but the fact that the data is available means it could be used maliciously, with overburdened authorities unlikely to prosecute anyone even if they're caught...
Wow, so... will this database tell us whether a job applicant voted for Donald Trump? Not that it would necessarily bias anyone's hiring decisions but... :ermm:
Senator McCarthy? Is that you ????
Society is ripe for another Senator McCarthy, only the next incarnation will be super-powered by Big Data, Social Media, and The Internet Of Things.
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho
February 15, 2016 at 6:47 am
Eric M Russell (2/10/2016)
Matt Miller (#4) (2/9/2016)
Eric M Russell (2/9/2016)
...That's scary, though potentially not a problem. A number of states publish voter data as public records. A few might have restrictions on the use of that data, but the fact that the data is available means it could be used maliciously, with overburdened authorities unlikely to prosecute anyone even if they're caught...
Wow, so... will this database tell us whether a job applicant voted for Donald Trump? Not that it would necessarily bias anyone's hiring decisions but... :ermm:
Senator McCarthy? Is that you ????
Society is ripe for another Senator McCarthy, only the next incarnation will be super-powered by Big Data, Social Media, and The Internet Of Things.
From this side of the pond (UK) it looks very much like Donald Trump would love the resurrection of McCarthyism.
Gaz
-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!
February 15, 2016 at 9:03 am
Gary Varga (2/15/2016)
Eric M Russell (2/10/2016)
Matt Miller (#4) (2/9/2016)
Eric M Russell (2/9/2016)
...That's scary, though potentially not a problem. A number of states publish voter data as public records. A few might have restrictions on the use of that data, but the fact that the data is available means it could be used maliciously, with overburdened authorities unlikely to prosecute anyone even if they're caught...
Wow, so... will this database tell us whether a job applicant voted for Donald Trump? Not that it would necessarily bias anyone's hiring decisions but... :ermm:
Senator McCarthy? Is that you ????
Society is ripe for another Senator McCarthy, only the next incarnation will be super-powered by Big Data, Social Media, and The Internet Of Things.
From this side of the pond (UK) it looks very much like Donald Trump would love the resurrection of McCarthyism.
I'm not certain Donald Trump even wants to be president. Based on all observable evidence, the case can be made that Trump is a total fraud and a false flag candidate, meaning that his goal is to discredit the party and throw the election to Clinton, so it doesn't really matter what he believes.
But, getting back (sort of) on topic, if Trump were actually elected president, he would probably make us all question our love affair with technology and data.
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho
March 8, 2016 at 4:41 pm
The whole thing about data and security is scary.
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