Adam_is_Nutz t1_isvqp88 wrote on October 19, 2022 at 1:24 AM

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As a scientist, trust me, you don't want that

PO0tyTng t1_isw2c8r wrote on October 19, 2022 at 2:52 AM

Scientists should absolutely dictate policy. Science is the culmination of trial and error.

You sir, need to reconsider your viewpoint. I say this as a scientist.

Glass_Front t1_isw9kjy wrote on October 19, 2022 at 3:54 AM

There's a difference between scientists and science dictating policy, and scientists being in control of the government. As much as I love science, it and statecraft are two very different fields, and someone being good at the former in no way means they will be good at the latter.

CriticalUnit t1_iswpjii wrote on October 19, 2022 at 6:55 AM

> statecraft

I think you're mixing up international diplomacy vs domestic policy.

You don't need statecraft for policy, just the majority of votes.

Firebrand-Xana t1_isxveh6 wrote on October 19, 2022 at 2:32 PM

We should get scientists to move near areas that require an informed populace to vote on stuff. The populace will be more informed, and less sane.