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It's the same principle as trademarks, "badge of origin" - a short-cut for assessing quality. Same for degrees/qualifications/credentials. It seems amazing tha
by hyperpallium 10y ago
It's the same principle as trademarks, "badge of origin" - a short-cut for assessing quality.
Same for degrees/qualifications/credentials. It seems amazing that they are such a big deal. But when you're faced with assessing a professional in a field in which you're a layman, you see how crucial their role.
- scaryspooky 10y agoBut when you see the quality of lumber at the big box stores that carry the stamp and in no way should be entitled to it you start to question the game and who it is designed to help.
- webmaven 10y agoThat is actually the crux of the matter: The standards are in place to make sure buildings don't collapse even if the materials aren't very good and the construction is shoddy.