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Re:US Army applying new areas of math by reificator on Thursday March 21, 2019 @07:51PM (#19458477)
> they more often than not assume I'm working on bombs

> I only work on mapping software

In fairness, those maps are likely used to ensure the bombs go where they should.

Re:US Army applying new areas of math by AnimalMuppet on Thursday March 21, 2019 @07:56PM (#19458510)
Better that they go where they should, than that they go where they shouldn't. The more accurate the mapping, the smaller the bomb can be, and the less collateral damage (presuming that the targeting information is correct).
Re:US Army applying new areas of math by 8note on Thursday March 21, 2019 @08:07PM (#19458555)
that assumes the bomber isn't intending to maximize collateral damage
Re:US Army applying new areas of math by reificator on Thursday March 21, 2019 @08:26PM (#19458658)
> Better that they go where they should, than that they go where they shouldn't

True, at least when you're not the one being bombed.

Re:US Army applying new areas of math by jfoutz on Thursday March 21, 2019 @09:50PM (#19459022)
This is a clever point. I think, even if I am being bombed, I don’t want my neighbors to die[1]. I would care very much about why. But if the hammer is coming down on me, it’s better for everyone if it’s only me.

[1] except maybe that one across the alley that starts loud parties at 3:00 am. If I’m going down you can too guy.

Re:US Army applying new areas of math by jlarocco on Thursday March 21, 2019 @10:42PM (#19459220)
To be more fair, better maps means better targeting and less collateral damage. And the software can also used for logistics, base planning, humanitarian missions, rescue missions, etc.