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These are not basic problems. We're talking about scientific papers, not deeds to a piece of land or something.
> how do I know the pdf I’m downloading is what was published?
How do you know the paper photo-copy you have of an article is what was published? You don't 100% know, you make a reasonable assumption.
The exceptional case of needing integrity verification can have a niche solution.
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These are not basic problems. We're talking about scientific papers, not deeds to a piece of land or something.
> how do I know the pdf I’m downloading is what was published?
How do you know the paper photo-copy you have of an article is what was published? You don't 100% know, you make a reasonable assumption.
The exceptional case of needing integrity verification can have a niche solution.