[SystemSafety] OpenSSL Bug

[C. Michael Holloway]

On whom the burden of proof lies is rarely a technical question.  Or to 
be more precise, rarely, if ever, do the technical experts in any field 
answer the question for the world.  Rather history seems to show that 
the answer changes over time through societal processes, often spurred 
by the legal system.

On 4/10/14 4:25 PM, Martyn Thomas wrote:
> Does anyone know of any empirical studies showing the benefits of not
> riding a bicycle round Hyde Park Corner with your hands in your pockets?
>
> If there aren't any, would that be a good reason to avoid criticising my
> children if I see them doing this?
>
> It seems to me that the burden of proof lies on the people who want to
> argue that such practices are safe.
>
> Martyn
>
>
>
> On 10/04/2014 20:06, Derek M Jones wrote:
>> Incidentally there is almost no empirical evidence for the benefits
>> of using a language having stronger typing.  There are a few studies
>> using students on really small problems.  Pointers to good studies
>> welcome.
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