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Schneier is already known to be a cryptographer and many people know this. If you want to start a new meme with Wang Xiaoyun or someone else, go for it, but I really doubt it'll catch on.

Plus, the reason people know him is because he's a pop security author first and consciously strives to make a name for himself. Actual cryptographers are too busy working with ciphers to build a reputation.



That you are right about both of these points is not a refutation of my point. If we can't eradicate the meme, let's go for ring vaccination.




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