I thought this was a fictional story.

sidcool · on Jan 25, 2015

It might be, my intention was to highlight the fact that the article is laid down as a set of facts with no judgement. It's not like Charles was a hero. It just shows how Alan was rewarded. It's like reading something as simple as fate.

thaumaturgy · on Jan 25, 2015

It might be the most fictional story ever written about programming.

It's completely ridiculous.

javert · on Jan 25, 2015

I don't think it's ridiculous at all. Have you ever worked in the defense industry?

thaumaturgy · on Jan 25, 2015

Yes, actually, I have.

So this story isn't ridiculous because it applies to a niche that it never mentions?