So you could argue that the code model you offered, being simplified by one step which it is not indicated anywhere in the author’s instructions that we should apply – nor have you supported its inclusion anywhere in your pre-research write-up – that your code supports, in this manner, DMW’s solution, slightly better than it does yours.
And this part?
Bump…
Bump again. It’s an actual question, inviting discussion, on a discussion forum.
“This isn’t right! It’s not even wrong!”—Wolfgang Pauli (1900–1958)
I saw your proposed solution as well. Zodiac says the code concerns radians and # inches along the radians. He wasn’t kidding about that. There is no talk of GEMINI or SIGNS.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.”
― Alan Turing
Best regards,
-David Stampher, the solver of Mount Diablo code aka Z32.
Cracked using the Python programming language in December 2025 using modern computational techniques.
Code: https://github.com/dstampher/zodiac-z32-cipher
Paper: https://zenodo.org/records/18645227
So you could argue that the code model you offered, being simplified by one step which it is not indicated anywhere in the author’s instructions that we should apply – nor have you supported its inclusion anywhere in your pre-research write-up – that your code supports, in this manner, DMW’s solution, slightly better than it does yours.
And this part?
Bump…
Bump again. It’s an actual question, inviting discussion, on a discussion forum.
Let’s discuss your natural origin cow theory more. Quite possibly the dumbest thing ever. Then argues against the test to know for sure, citing cow privacy.
Bad joke.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.”
― Alan Turing
Best regards,
-David Stampher, the solver of Mount Diablo code aka Z32.
Cracked using the Python programming language in December 2025 using modern computational techniques.
Code: https://github.com/dstampher/zodiac-z32-cipher
Paper: https://zenodo.org/records/18645227
The War on Ignorance persists.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.”
― Alan Turing
Best regards,
-David Stampher, the solver of Mount Diablo code aka Z32.
Cracked using the Python programming language in December 2025 using modern computational techniques.
Code: https://github.com/dstampher/zodiac-z32-cipher
Paper: https://zenodo.org/records/18645227
I saw your proposed solution as well. Zodiac says the code concerns radians and # inches along the radians. He wasn’t kidding about that. There is no talk of GEMINI or SIGNS.
So, again, that could be discussed on the relevant thread. In brief, he gave us a drawing of a zodiac divided into 12 but distinguished from a clock with the zero at the top. We’ve both used the same (erroneous) meaning of radians – which, just as a description of a type of line, needs no mention in specifying the actual coordinates; it’s no longer interpreted as a unit of anything – and “PLUSFOURINCHES” for “+ # inches” was produced in my case, just as asked. GEMINI would have just been a give-away. It is a sign, though.
“This isn’t right! It’s not even wrong!”—Wolfgang Pauli (1900–1958)
A critical thing will be added in version 3 is clear falsification criteria. If anyone can find a better plaintext that leads somewhere more interesting than a 100 foot triangle landmark by LHR that points north and matches the ciphertext triangle, I will eat my shoe. It won’t happen in my lifetime. I won’t be eating my shoe.
And if they scan it and find anything I can eat my cake. @shaqmeister will still say it is wrong, no doubt.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.”
― Alan Turing
Best regards,
-David Stampher, the solver of Mount Diablo code aka Z32.
Cracked using the Python programming language in December 2025 using modern computational techniques.
Code: https://github.com/dstampher/zodiac-z32-cipher
Paper: https://zenodo.org/records/18645227
In fact, @shaqmeister, why don’t you go find a better plaintext that leads somewhere more interesting. I will be waiting, and won’t hold my breath.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.”
― Alan Turing
Best regards,
-David Stampher, the solver of Mount Diablo code aka Z32.
Cracked using the Python programming language in December 2025 using modern computational techniques.
Code: https://github.com/dstampher/zodiac-z32-cipher
Paper: https://zenodo.org/records/18645227
A critical thing will be added in version 3 is clear falsification criteria. If anyone can find a better plaintext that leads somewhere more interesting than a 100 foot triangle landmark by LHR that points north and matches the ciphertext triangle, I will eat my shoe. It won’t happen in my lifetime. I won’t be eating my shoe.
And if they scan it and find anything I can eat my cake. @shaqmeister will still say it is wrong, no doubt.
You know, just here would be good.
All the best.
“This isn’t right! It’s not even wrong!”—Wolfgang Pauli (1900–1958)
Make sure there are no cows by any landmarks you find with a better plaintext, or we will know what made it. Cows and ranchers just go around making 100 foot triangle landmarks that point north and match the ciphertext of the Z32 cipher. I don’t know why they do that, but I guess they do?
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.”
― Alan Turing
Best regards,
-David Stampher, the solver of Mount Diablo code aka Z32.
Cracked using the Python programming language in December 2025 using modern computational techniques.
Code: https://github.com/dstampher/zodiac-z32-cipher
Paper: https://zenodo.org/records/18645227
Submitted my paper to SSRN Feb. 19th.
They list 3 business days as their review time.
My paper is still being reviewed, a month and a half later. Not rejected, still in review.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.”
― Alan Turing
Best regards,
-David Stampher, the solver of Mount Diablo code aka Z32.
Cracked using the Python programming language in December 2025 using modern computational techniques.
Code: https://github.com/dstampher/zodiac-z32-cipher
Paper: https://zenodo.org/records/18645227
I am sure the experts are hemming and hawing about it. “The cows made that”.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.”
― Alan Turing
Best regards,
-David Stampher, the solver of Mount Diablo code aka Z32.
Cracked using the Python programming language in December 2025 using modern computational techniques.
Code: https://github.com/dstampher/zodiac-z32-cipher
Paper: https://zenodo.org/records/18645227
Nope, pretty sure the Zodiac made that.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.”
― Alan Turing
Best regards,
-David Stampher, the solver of Mount Diablo code aka Z32.
Cracked using the Python programming language in December 2025 using modern computational techniques.
Code: https://github.com/dstampher/zodiac-z32-cipher
Paper: https://zenodo.org/records/18645227
And if they want to go with that one they can email me about how this landmark magically appeared naturally. And why ranchers are designing elaborate constructions with triangles and inner circles for their watering holes. And placing these watering holes on the exact 10 o’ clock vector relative to Mt. Diablo.
Is this a thing that ranchers do? Is this seriously considered?
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.”
― Alan Turing
Best regards,
-David Stampher, the solver of Mount Diablo code aka Z32.
Cracked using the Python programming language in December 2025 using modern computational techniques.
Code: https://github.com/dstampher/zodiac-z32-cipher
Paper: https://zenodo.org/records/18645227
If a rancher did that, then that rancher is the Zodiac and created the Z32 cipher.
I don’t think it was a rancher. It is a funny thought though.
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.”
― Alan Turing
Best regards,
-David Stampher, the solver of Mount Diablo code aka Z32.
Cracked using the Python programming language in December 2025 using modern computational techniques.
Code: https://github.com/dstampher/zodiac-z32-cipher
Paper: https://zenodo.org/records/18645227