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In this paper, using cryptanalysis as an example, I explain a general method, or strategy, already in use, for uncovering objective knowledge of hidden realities. I call this strategy IVS (the investigative strategy). To help in the understanding of the IVS process, I shall compare IVS, itself an operating principle, with other operating principles (I shall explain what an operating principle is in the body of the paper). Two points, among others, I shall be addressing myself to are the following.
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Lai, T. (1989). Cryptanalysis: Uncovering Objective Knowledge of Hidden Realities. In: Byrne, E.F., Pitt, J.C. (eds) Technological Transformation. Philosophy and Technology, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2597-7_2
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