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> a smart country would put the engineers in charge This approach has a horrible track record. Failed "five year plans" all 'round. I think engineers have a
by kingkongrevenge 18y ago
> a smart country would put the engineers in charge
This approach has a horrible track record. Failed "five year plans" all 'round.
I think engineers have a pretty bad track record as policy makers and leaders. Engineers see controllable processes and solvable problems. In a complex system like an economy or society these visions are usually mirages.
- msluyter 18y agoCue obligatory reference to the famous Simpsons episode where mensa takes control of Springfield: Comic Book Guy: Inspired by the most logical race in the galaxy, the Vulcans, breeding will be permitted once every seven years. For many of you this will mean much less breeding, for me, much much more.
- Retric 18y agoMost five year plans had little to do with real engineering and where focused on "helping X" at the cost of Y.