I have much the same feeling about this as when I realised that journalists aren't actually experts in any of the topics about which they write stories that soc

I have much the same feeling about this as when I realised that journalists aren't actually experts in any of the topics about which they write stories that society-as-a-whole take as the whole truth. It took me a long time to know what the phrase "going off half-cocked" meant. This is an excellent example. It also feels quite exemplary of some of the recent discussion on HN of the stereotypical situation where management makes decisions on a very simplified understanding of a situation and will remain in stoic avoidance of having any exposure to the details that may impinge upon their chosen world view. Although maybe not quite to this scale[0][1]. [0]: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2140747-laws-of-mathematics-dont-apply-here-says-australian-pm/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2140747-laws-of-mathema... [1]: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2140747-laws-of-mathematics-dont-apply-here-says-australian-pm/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2140747-laws-of-mathema...