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The horizon post office scandal is the first thing I taught in my "database design" course, to show that we're not creating self-serving academic exercises. We
by maweki 1y ago
The horizon post office scandal is the first thing I taught in my "database design" course, to show that we're not creating self-serving academic exercises. We are creating systems that affect people's lives.
I try to give the legal and ethical perspectives. These systems should be auditable and help and not hurt people.
- sitkack 1y agoOr, if you are designing software to kill people, that you actually do a good job. https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/cia-allegedly-bought-flawed-software-for-attacks/ https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/cia-allegedly-bought-flawe...
- mike_hearn 1y agoThat's good to hear. I'm sure the story makes an impact!