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Possibly, yes ... but there may be something to it. Certainly, as a problem-solver, I get frustrated when I find a problem that I cannot solve. I tend to stay a
by w_t_payne 13y ago
Possibly, yes ... but there may be something to it. Certainly, as a problem-solver, I get frustrated when I find a problem that I cannot solve. I tend to stay away from political (aka insoluble) problems for that very reason. My wife works in a more political field, often on problems where positions are held intransigently; where progress is measured incrementally; and where "solutions" may never be found. I would go insane in such a grinding; pointless environment. Insane enough to commit murder? In my case, probably not, but I don't think I would be too far off, and I can well imagine those who might be driven to such extremes.
- jlgreco 13y agoPointing out that many terrorists are engineers is about as actionable as pointing out that many terrorists are religious. Really, there is nothing you can do with this information. It is worthless, even if it is true.
- w_t_payne 13y agoAgain, possibly, yes -- the only insights on offer are seemingly rather obvious: that those seemingly predisposed to violence may be content with engaging with the problem in some other manner; if avenues were made available; That political engagement helps reduce societal tensions, and that providing avenues for political engagement that are as broad in participation as they are deep and detailed in substance may well engage and divert tensions that would otherwise lead to violence; This is well understood; and forms the basis of many peace processes around the world (Northern Ireland, for example).