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To: Bill Wexler who wrote (784)6/5/1998 9:09:00 AM
From: jwk  Read Replies (1) of 1361
 
>>> And some will not work. Just like in 1998, 2001, 2020, 1932, and 1856. <<<<

Agreed.

But ...... here is where we diverge in our thinking:

1) complexity / interdependency of supporting infastructure at a very basic and fundamental level -- creates potential for a relatively minor glitch to impact areas far beyond its immediate area of operation.

2) avoidability -- we should not accept any increased risk to the safety and well-being of individuals (particulary those who are most at risk and least able to act on their own behalf) as a result of failing to take reasonable steps in a proactive manner to assure that systems will function properly. Knowningly and willfully failing to take proactive measures raises issues of crimminal neglect by persons in postiions of responsibility, imo.

3) human factor -- no tech event happens in isolation. We may not be able to calculate it precisely, but we should certainly consider the ability of people to exaccerbate computer/tech glitches by the manner in which they react to the increased stress produced by them.

4) opportunistic aggravation of glitches by individuals or groups with their own nefarious agendas for producing social / governmental change.
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