Bruce Schneier shares that musician Laurie Anderson has been quoting him in her new album and live performances. The quote — 'If you think technology will solve your problems, you don't understand technology and you don't understand your problems' — originated from cryptographer Roger Needham, was adapted by Schneier in his 2000 book 'Secrets and Lies', and has since evolved slightly in wording over time. Schneier acknowledges he should have credited Needham by name in the original.
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