Comments on: Trusting the Machine http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/ crypto applied to public policy Mon, 12 May 2008 14:56:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: QA Hates You » Blog Archive » That’s Your First Misconception http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-249157 QA Hates You » Blog Archive » That’s Your First Misconception Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:24:13 +0000 http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-249157 [...] a mistake put into the mouths of users: Most voting officials can’t possibly imagine how a voting machine might incorrectly count votes. [...] [...] a mistake put into the mouths of users: Most voting officials can’t possibly imagine how a voting machine might incorrectly count votes. [...]

]]> By: Tom Morris http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-249064 Tom Morris Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:41:33 +0000 http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-249064 Why bother with any voting machines? Paper seems to work fine in all respects except that it doesn't allow people to sell voting machines. With both electronic voting and the ID cards that the British government are pushing, it's the technical people who object. There's a reason for this which the governments don't ever seem able to understand. Why bother with any voting machines? Paper seems to work fine in all respects except that it doesn’t allow people to sell voting machines.

With both electronic voting and the ID cards that the British government are pushing, it’s the technical people who object. There’s a reason for this which the governments don’t ever seem able to understand.

]]> By: Computers Are Programmed By People Not Magic http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-248886 Computers Are Programmed By People Not Magic Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:46:39 +0000 http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-248886 [...] Adida has a great post discussing the misplaced faith people often have in the machines in their lives, and the way that faith often spills over to [...] [...] Adida has a great post discussing the misplaced faith people often have in the machines in their lives, and the way that faith often spills over to [...]

]]> By: Ali Khalid http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-248880 Ali Khalid Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:38:27 +0000 http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-248880 Your right; after reading your article, i am still trying to to comprehend why the official breaks down in tears :). Speaking as a web developer, building secure applications is hard. I am surprised to learn that people trust technology blindly. Your right; after reading your article, i am still trying to to comprehend why the official breaks down in tears :).
Speaking as a web developer, building secure applications is hard. I am surprised to learn that people trust technology blindly.

]]> By: Computers Are Programmed By People Not Magic | bitbucket.kylewelsh.com http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-248790 Computers Are Programmed By People Not Magic | bitbucket.kylewelsh.com Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:16:07 +0000 http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-248790 [...] in March 27th, 2008 Posted by Timothy Lee in Technology Ben Adida has a great post discussing the misplaced faith people often have in the machines in their lives, and the way that faith often spills over to [...] [...] in March 27th, 2008 Posted by Timothy Lee in Technology Ben Adida has a great post discussing the misplaced faith people often have in the machines in their lives, and the way that faith often spills over to [...]

]]> By: Scott Shorter http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-247466 Scott Shorter Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:55:04 +0000 http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-247466 The next generation of machines must not only be built more securely, but also with more attention to the security assurance process - clear documentation of the design and testing process, vulnerability analysis, etc. I think the updated VVSG should take a good step towards achieving that, if it's not too watered down after the public comments period. The next generation of machines must not only be built more securely, but also with more attention to the security assurance process - clear documentation of the design and testing process, vulnerability analysis, etc. I think the updated VVSG should take a good step towards achieving that, if it’s not too watered down after the public comments period.

]]> By: Mike http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-243874 Mike Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:52:45 +0000 http://benlog.com/articles/2008/03/19/trusting-the-machine/#comment-243874 I wonder if it's the lack of familiarity that instills that level of trust, or if it's a cultural phenomenon we can thank Fox for. Maybe both? Probably both. In any case, for a sociological perspective on similar issues, <a href="http://worldcat.org/oclc/45835532" rel="nofollow">Mechanizing Proof</a> by Donald MacKenzie (MIT Press, 2001) provides a fascinating read. I wonder if it’s the lack of familiarity that instills that level of trust, or if it’s a cultural phenomenon we can thank Fox for. Maybe both? Probably both.

In any case, for a sociological perspective on similar issues, Mechanizing Proof by Donald MacKenzie (MIT Press, 2001) provides a fascinating read.

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