Graphology, Quantum Physics, Cryptography & NIN.

I was writing (not typing) notes about new cryptographic methods combined with the mind blowing laws of Quantum Physics. Two reasons why I was writing it down
- I did not want to forget what I had read earlier about this fascinating subject.
- I was not sitting in front of my computer.
As I was writing it down on a piece of paper, I realized, I have been so much used to typing (over the past 5 years), that I might have forgotten the art of writing. It so happened, after a couple of pages, my fingers started to cramp up. Another interesting observation – my handwriting had changed. If a graphologist analyzed my current handwriting with the handwriting I had about 5 years ago, I am not sure if he could see great changes by comparing the different handwriting styles, and co-relating them with my behavior. I am aware that handwriting is under the direct influence of the Central Nervous System. So, will the significant change in my handwriting mean that my there has been a significant change in my behavior. Although, lately the validity of graphology has been debated. A very good example that comes to mind is the handwriting analysis of Tony Blair, and the results were that graphologists cast doubts on Blair’s leadership skills & his ability to complete any given task. It was revealed later that the handwriting that was actually analyzed was that of Bill Gates. Does the analysis diminish the leadership qualities of Bill Gates? Or does one even consider Bill Gates to be a great leader? I guess the leadership qualities of the current “World’s Richest Man” is open to opinion & perception.

I digress, but coming back to the original thought about cryptography and Quantum Physics. This method of encrypting data has been discussed since 2004, but I discovered it just a few days ago. It sounds promising, as the basic principle is that individual photons are used to transmit the numeric keys used to encode and encrypt sensitive data. Photons being extremely sensitive will change their behavior if its path of travel has been disrupted. (if someone has tried to sniff the encrypted data during its transfer). This sounds quite interesting, and I need to do more research about this. So, opinions about this new technology are most welcome. When originally discovered, physicists were of the opinion that this method of encryption was virtually unbreakable. But as I was doing my usual knowledge research for the day, I happened to read an article where an amateur code breaker was able to break the Nazi code that eluded the best cryptographers of the Allies during World War II. The code-breaker was able to crack this code with the assistance of a network of computers.

Here is the link to M4 Message Breaking Project.

I have been doing more research about it all day. So, hopefully I will have learnt more about this topic by the end of the week.

Ending thoughts:
For a very long time I was wondering what was the reason behind Trent Reznor naming his band “Nine Inch Nails”. I has assumed it might have to do something with coffins, death etc. But I found this interesting quote from Trent Reznor himself, and it clears the confusion I had regarding his reason to name the band Nine Inch Nails.

“I don't know if you've ever tried to think of band names, but usually you think you have a great one and you look at it the next day and it's stupid. I had about 200 of those. Nine Inch Nails lasted the two week test, looked great in print, and could be abbreviated easily. It really doesn't have any literal meaning. It seemed kind of frightening. [In his best he-man voice] Tough and manly! It's a curse trying to come up with band names”

- Trent Reznor.