Gary Marcus

Rank 27 of 47
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Score 20
Zach Vorhies / Google Whistleblower
@Perpetualmaniac
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100d
Crowdstrike Analysis:

It was a NULL pointer from the memory unsafe C++ language.

Since I am a professional C++ programmer, let me decode this stack trace dump for you.
7/19/2024, 8:39:01 PM
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Gary Marcus
@GaryMarcus
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100d
Remember all the sh!t people gave the Biden administration for recommending Rust over C++?

Today’s massive IT crash, a C++ memory bug, wouldn’t have happened if Microsoft and Crowdstrike had listened.

Think about that when you vote in November.

Cc @CISAJen
Sam D'Amico
@sdamico
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244d
The White House is Rust-pilled https://www.whitehouse.gov/oncd/…

The statement and the conversation it refers to engage in public discourse by discussing the implications of programming language choices on cybersecurity, a significant public issue. The conversation critiques the Biden administration's recommendation of Rust over C++ and links this to a recent IT crash caused by a C++ memory bug. The discussion involves technical details and political implications, urging voters to consider these factors in the upcoming election.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm directly but uses a recent IT crash to criticize a political decision, which could be seen as leveraging a technical issue for political gain. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects privacy and dignity, focusing on technical and policy issues rather than personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding of the technical issue (memory safety in programming languages) and its broader implications for cybersecurity. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism of the Biden administration's policy, though it could be seen as politically charged.
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses the platform to highlight a significant issue (cybersecurity and programming language safety) that has societal implications. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech principles and uses the platform to discuss a relevant public issue responsibly. [+1]