I think it's a good thing. Just because scientists are running doesn't mean they'll be elected, meaning it will weed out the people who can't manage, especially

I think it's a good thing. Just because scientists are running doesn't mean they'll be elected, meaning it will weed out the people who can't manage, especially over time. A larger pool of potential elected officials means that the government is more likely to reflect the people. Plus, having these smart-yet-non-politicians available for election would be very good for times when trust in typical politicians is faded.