I think in certain ways you are right we need those standards and stamps. But also colleges need to be very clear and cease calling it software engineering as i

I think in certain ways you are right we need those standards and stamps. But also colleges need to be very clear and cease calling it software engineering as it implies the expertise of a engineer. Computer engineering degrees can sorta get away with this, as they have quite a bit of engineering classes they have to take, but I'm not sure if they can call themselves engineers legally. Its hard because I believe certain titles are protected like doctor,lawyer,engineer, but last I check it varied by state in the USA at least. Sidenote: sometimes people get a computer science degree, or they he a cyber security degree, or even cyber warefare degree. All three seem to be used interchangeably in the security field. On one hand I get how formal protected titles help uphold standards and create trust, but it also enforces the grip colleges have and it creates more barriers to entering a field. Some States require 3 years experience to get a state permit for certain activities, when a federal permit is already needed so in that case its just more paperwork. Imagine if we started demanding people who build houses, not the guy who designed it but the builders to be an engineer, so we can trust their work and ability to do a job in the correct manner? At what point do we sacrifice and pass legislation in the name of reliability and safety?