Book Review: Cryptonomicon

I first read Cryptonomicon back in college. The book impressed me by introducing me to all kinds of weird ideas, from Linux nerdery, to the first seeds of cryptocurrency, to the optimal way to enjoy Captain Crunch, to the general gist of World War II cryptography. Revisiting Cryptonomicon in 2025 wasn't quite as fun. All of the tech startup bits left me with a bad taste in my mouth: I think a lot…