cjl wrote:
Query: Why is it that, when the usual stream of crypto-conversation begins to dry up, the topic of bombs comes up? Maybe crypto-anarchists should seek to replace the traditional symbol of anarchy (you know, the bowling ball with the fuse) with something more moderne. Any suggestions on what the well-dressed (black trenchcoat and fedora, for tradition's sake) crypto-anarchist is seen clutching in his hand as he skulks off into shadows of Blacknet??? You know, something that would make a good .gif.
But "bombes" have long had a strong connection to cryptography. Lots of bombes at Bletchley Park. As to what well-dressed crypto anarchists are carrying...perhaps a copy of Schneier. Or a PGP diskette. But since neither of those will make for a very comprehensible graphic, perhaps the trench-coated crypto anarchist should be seated in front of a terminal? --Tim May -- .......................................................................... Timothy C. May | Crypto Anarchy: encryption, digital money, tcmay@netcom.com | anonymous networks, digital pseudonyms, zero 408-688-5409 | knowledge, reputations, information markets, W.A.S.T.E.: Aptos, CA | black markets, collapse of governments. Higher Power: 2^859433 | Public Key: PGP and MailSafe available. Cypherpunks list: majordomo@toad.com with body message of only: subscribe cypherpunks. FAQ available at ftp.netcom.com in pub/tcmay