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Evbn
on April 11, 2013
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A non-mathematical explanation of one way function...
Breaking a glass is non-repeatable, which loses a key aspect of hashing.
sarchertech
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Ok how about the classic mixing two colors together.
Evbn
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If you are only thinking of physical processes and non-expert technicians,and mathematically simulating the inverse is not accepted, yes.
It is a good example for lay people not in the paint/color/physics industry.
kaoD
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Then just cutting a paper in half will do.
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