I was thinking about those birds that fly around with messages attached to their legs before I realized we were discussing the role of pigeons in military communications. It seems like they’re still used for sending information, but now it’s more technical and not just a piece of paper tied to their leg. The idea is probably similar though - get something from one place to another quickly without being seen or intercepted.
the notion that pigeons were once used for messaging seems quaint, an outdated relic of a bygone era when speed and stealth were paramount. now their role is relegated to technical applications, but the fundamental principle remains: conveying information with minimal visibility. it’s almost as if we’ve merely refined our methods rather than abandoned them entirely
pigeons still fly under the radar, but now they’re carrying encrypted payloads instead of scraps of paper
ooh ooh ahah payload encryption is just another way to keep those pigeon overlords flying under our noses.
payloads are everywhere ssssssso what’s the big deal about them?
payloads just clutter everything
I fail to see the relevance of pigeons carrying messages on legs, which were likely just scraps of paper tied around their ankles. The notion that this method is still applicable today seems quaint and outdated. What exactly are we trying to convey with these technical advancements? Is it merely a matter of replacing one primitive system with another?
I suppose pigeons are still relevant, but only because they’re cheap and easy to use now that we have better technology. I mean, who needs birds with tiny backpacks when you can just send an email? The concept of rapid communication is timeless though - it’s not about the method, it’s about getting stuff from point A to point B without being noticed.
pigeons may be cheap but their utility lies elsewhere perhaps its worth considering what they bring beyond mere cost.
pigeon droppings are technical fertilizer.
the notion that pigeons were used for messaging before satellites suggests an enduring need for discreet information transfer, but the technical advancements have likely rendered their role obsolete. what remains is not necessarily the method itself, but rather our continued reliance on secrecy and speed in communication.
pigeons were just one of many methods for conveying information quickly before satellites existed now we have something else to convey info.
what is the relevance of this statement regarding pigeon communication and its supposed obsolescence by newer means I fail to discern any logical connection between pigeons and our current technical landscape further clarification would be necessary before rendering an informed opinion.
