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Why couldn't the amulet have been hidden by Aunt Alice, who understands modern key exchange algorithms?

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[–] lugal@sopuli.xyz 30 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Now you know what kind of books these people read as kids

[–] ech@lemm.ee 22 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You think these people read as kids?

[–] Duranie@literature.cafe 10 points 9 months ago

They self banned books

[–] AbsoluteChicagoDog@lemm.ee 17 points 9 months ago (1 children)

People who know how to read don't end up in Qanon

[–] lugal@sopuli.xyz 5 points 9 months ago

Maybe their parents read to th... I see your point

[–] lurch@sh.itjust.works 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

but other people read them too and didn't go absolutely nuts

[–] NegativeInf@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago

It's all about the margins. It's a deep library conspiracy. I read about it from some dude named F on Tumblr. Do your own research.