The structural insecurities underlying the internet
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 08:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Most people would agree with the principle that good foundations are essential to any structure that is intended to last. But what if when you started building, you didn't envisage how large, complex or essential your structure would become? As we celebrate 25 years of the world wide web, the extraordinarily accurate science of hindsight brings to light just such a situation.