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Just because you only know his last name, but not Fabien’s actual research work, background and experience doesn’t preclude that he is highly qualified to run a
by d3ntb3ev1l 6y ago
Just because you only know his last name, but not Fabien’s actual research work, background and experience doesn’t preclude that he is highly qualified to run and make use of this project. Regardless of his last name.
to you he is just “this Fabien guy” because you are uninformed of his qualifications. But blame the journalist, or blame the article for not providing that context, or blame Fabien for his last name, or maybe do a little googling before discounting the person and blame yourself
- hinkley 6y agoIf I am an expert in my field planning to volunteer or stake the next five years of my career on a slightly crazy idea, I could do worse than attach myself to a project headed by someone who already has their foot in the door with a lot of people who can get us financing or legislative help. And don't most investors want some solidarity with their fellow investors? Brand recognition is a built-in safety feature that might help protect my money.