i think its a bit of a gross over-simplification that this is why... but its a good observation. two classic engineer arguments i've heard over and over in man

i think its a bit of a gross over-simplification that this is why... but its a good observation. two classic engineer arguments i've heard over and over in many contexts: * academia is not grounded in reality therefore academics are not worth much - solving theoretical problems is not as hard as solving real problems and the tools and skills required are radically different. (or 'your MBA is worthless') * engineers make products, you need a product to sell products, sales are necessary, but the rest is fairly optional and can be outsourced. sales depend on products not the other way around therefore engineers add more value than anyone else can. (or, i don't need you to the same level that you need me) both arguments are flawed, but extremely common and have some truth to them. (you can flip them on their head too which is interesting...)