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Re:Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress by manigandham on Tuesday April 10, 2018 @09:45PM (#16807370)
That's not necessary to realize that these senators do not.

Also yes, based on their questions and age, I do think most people have a better understanding. Just the expressions of the other audience members and staff in the room shows the frustration.

Re:Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress by EpicEng on Tuesday April 10, 2018 @10:19PM (#16807535)
I doubt the hearing audience represents the general population, and I have yet to meet anyone not involved in software development who understands anything about how it works outside of niche, semi-related circles.