Reasonable Doubter
About this Blog: CIO.com’s Reasonable Doubter Constantine von Hoffman keeps a close eye on technology, government, public policy, privacy and security to help readers see the forest for the trees—and the facts through the BS.
How Big Data Can Quickly Become Big Garbage
April 04, 2013
The bigger the data the bigger the chance of mistakes or inaccuracies. In that vein, a large database used by retailers to screen people accused of stealing from employers is identifying innocent people and could result in major lawsuits, according to CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman.
Why Crazy Trumps Logic on the Internet
April 02, 2013
The earth is flat. Vaccines cause autism. 9/11 was a government conspiracy. These are just a few of the many ideas that continue to find adherents online despite overwhelming proof that they're not based on fact. CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman explains why the madness won't stop any time...
SEC 'Money Saving' Trade-Tracking System Has Very Costly Flaw
March 28, 2013
The US SEC is content with a trade-tracking system that provides data on stock trades the day after they happen, something no broker would put up with. CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman says a real-time version will soon be available, but it won't be used by the SEC. Here's why.
Bribery Charges Against HP, Oracle and IBM Validate Gov't Regulation
March 22, 2013
HP, Oracle and IBM are being investigated for bribery by Polish authorities, and the United States probably isn't far behind. It's common to hear complains about government regulation of business, but such regulation is essential, according to CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman. Here's why.
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