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People dont want to talk about death, just like they dont want to talk about computer security. Maybe I should have name
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"People don't want to talk about death, just like they don't want to talk about computer security. Maybe I should have named my workstation Fear. People are so motivated by fear"

- Dan Farmer

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This quote by Dan Farmer suggests that individuals are typically unwilling to discuss subjects that are unpleasant or difficult to talk about, such as death and computer system security. He indicates that fear is an effective motivator, and that if he had called his workstation "Fear" it would have motivated individuals to take computer security more seriously. This quote highlights the value of attending to hard topics, such as death and computer security, in order to make sure that people are aware of the dangers and take the necessary preventative measures. It likewise suggests that fear can be an effective tool in encouraging individuals to do something about it. Eventually, this quote motivates us to face challenging topics and to use fear as a tool to inspire individuals to take action.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Dan Farmer somewhere between April 5, 1962 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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