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The Laws of Mathematics are commendable

Jack Larkin

The Laws of Mathematics are commendable

A clip of Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull saying the laws of Australia prevail over the laws of mathematics, regarding encryption. The audio is quiet in the second half.

HN cites it as a joke and shorthand when governments try to legislate against encryption or math.

5 Hacker News mentions · 2018–2025

Topics

  • Cryptography
  • Privacy, surveillance & cybercrime
  • Politics & history (other)

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