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What do you mean by tech background? Herbert Hoover was an engineer before he became president.
by mast 11y ago
What do you mean by tech background?
Herbert Hoover was an engineer before he became president.
- chatmasta 11y agoI guess I mean a tech background from the Internet age. Think Larry and Sergei, Zuckerberg, etc. I mean someone who built a unicorn with skills and smarts, someone who is known for their achievements in tech. I suppose Carly Fiorina would qualify, although I consider her background more traditional business than tech. Larry Lessig might also qualify as "from tech," but he's an academic just like many other presidents.
- daxfohl 11y agoIt's kind of a non-question at that point because none of these people are particularly respected in their "tech abilities" Even Donald Trump certainly employs a coder or two. When will Terrence Tao, Ed Witten, or even Reid Barton become president? Maybe someday. Maybe when Stephen Hawking becomes King.
- brudgers 11y agoJimmy Carter trained on nuclear reactors in the Navy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_carter#Naval_career https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_carter#Naval_career