The Hacker Gets Hired
Dear [Lynn],
Hmmm. No, I’ve never read Hugh Gallagher’s application essay to NYU. But, what a gutsy guy! He reminds me of the computer hacker, who, after being discovered, is hired by the company he breached, to “bullet proof” their systems against future, similar attacks.
Moral: Challenge the system in the right ways, and you might get a pleasant surprise, and be rewarded for it. And of course, since the “right” ways to challenge are generally not known up front, a bit of the gambling spirit is also required. It pays off sometimes though.