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I know this is about UK (where I am a foreigner living for almost a decade). But why are pretty much all governments universally inept? It's not only the UK bu
by fennecfoxy 10mo ago
I know this is about UK (where I am a foreigner living for almost a decade).
But why are pretty much all governments universally inept? It's not only the UK but US gov has also pushed for this and plenty of other stupendously stupid ideas or decisions - and plenty of other governments (well, all of them) besides.
It leads me to believe that our species is incapable of leading itself, that we are incapable of choosing good leaders.
- bschwarz 10mo agoThe skill set required to reach leadership positions does not necessarily match the skill set of a good leader.
- IshKebab 10mo agoWhat makes you think this is ineptitude? They know exactly what they're doing. The mistake HN commenters make is thinking "But TLS is encryption too! They can't ban Signal without also banning TLS!". They absolutely can if they want to.
- fennecfoxy 10mo agoSorry, ineptitude was perhaps the wrong word. But I'm sure people know what I'm getting at.
- ryandrake 10mo agoLook at how these guys are selected: Democracy: Through popularity contests Monarchy: Through birth Other various dictators: Through force/corruption How on earth does anyone expect the best, most competent people for the job to be selected by these methods?
- IAmGraydon 10mo agoThe first one is the best one, but it only works well with an educated population. Unfortunately, many democratic countries have lost that key ingredient.
- zipy124 10mo agoWhen you look at the pay available in the UK government for this kind of work you'd understand. Interns at financial firms get paid more than the most senior technical staff in government.