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public-key-encryption
The author expresses reservations about the use and portrayal of Public Key Encryption, suggesting a need to address these concerns in the story.
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A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
Chapter 1178
This chapter consists primarily of authorial notes and reflections rather than narrative content. It discusses the need to retroactively clarify Pham's tactical decisions, particularly his ability to identify targets, and the timing logistics related to drone attacks. Additionally, it highlights considerations about character interactions, such as Limmende's interference, and technical reservations about Public Key Encryption within the story's context.