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dangerous knowledge in the wrong hands


All knowledge is dangerous in the wrong hands.

Want to know how to secure your computer? In the wrong hands, that gives somebody information on how to break into insecure computers.

Want to know how to slice an onion properly and safely? Oh, so now you want to teach people how to efficiently use knives, the most ancient of offensive weapons?

I guess you want to teach your children how to play nice with other kids and have a healthy school environment? Well, some people are going to use that knowledge to understand how to emotionally abuse children. You're a monster.

/s

Focus on motivations and safeguards of the attack vectors, not limiting the spread of knowledge.




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