To confirm that your software works, you test it on a computer for $1. If you're wrong, you've wasted a few minutes of dev time and electricity. A programmer ca

To confirm that your software works, you test it on a computer for $1. If you're wrong, you've wasted a few minutes of dev time and electricity. A programmer can often point out problems before you run the code. To see if you're complying with the law correctly, you test it in court for $10K. If you're wrong, you may be fined or imprisoned. A good lawyer can often point out problems before you go to trial. As long as the law "runs" on the minds of judges and juries, it'll be unpredictable. (Bonus: To see if your cure for cancer works, you test it in clinical trials for $1M. If you're wrong, people may be harmed or even die. Testing on animals can often point out problems before you use it on humans.)