On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 3:36 AM, Tempest <[email protected]> wrote: > ... the fact that i have walked novice computer > users through installing and using gpg shows that the level of > difficulty is debatable...
a direct, demonstration / walk through is a very different learning experience compared to manuals and command lines staring back at you from the abyss. you'll note that the MIT experiment described the nature of this knowledge transfer: "as the first reading" for example, http://opensecuritytraining.info/Why.html explicitly tailors instruction around an instructor led multi-session/multi-day explorations of the subject matter. back to the original point, our instruction right now appears similarly flawed with respect to technology tools. Edward Snowden attempted to guide G.G. through PGP encrypted email via manual, via on-line video instruction, and other resources. all of which left G.G. incapable of securely communicated via email and frustrated with the tools and their interfaces. usability with respect to security and privacy technology a great challenge worthy in many facets. you speak from experience teaching others - your input on specifics of successfully teaching others, rather than dismissal of anecdotes, is certainly needed! (as are others reading this list who otherwise lurk compulsively ;) best regards, -- Liberationtech is public & archives are searchable on Google. Violations of list guidelines will get you moderated: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech. Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password by emailing moderator at [email protected].
