How Do We Know That Weak Memory Matters?

Explore weak memory from system-centric and security-centric perspectives in this 23-minute conference talk presented at ACM SIGPLAN's FOWM'24. Delve into the implications of weak memory effects on system reliability and security. Examine the existing evidence for the impact of weak memory and consider alternative explanations for observed issues. Join speaker Mike Dodds as he critically analyzes the significance of weak memory in modern computing systems and challenges conventional understanding of its effects.