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This cycle repeats, whether in warfare, finance, cybersecurity, or AI. The key is humility—recognizing that complexity does not equate to security, and that human hubris can blind us to our own weaknesses.
Final Reflection: The Enduring Human Story
The last message transmitted on Enigma, a simple farewell from a German submarine in Norway just before the surrender, signaled the end of an era. The machine itself ceased to be—its secrets unlocked—yet the core lesson remains timeless: no technological system is immune to human factors.