Famous quote by Ralph Merkle

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Machines built by human beings they will function correctly if we provide them with a very specific environment.
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"Machines built by human beings they will function correctly if we provide them with a very specific environment. But if that environment is changed, they won't function at all"

- Ralph Merkle

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ralph Merkle somewhere between February 2, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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