On 18/09/2008, at 11:32 AM, Bruce Bostwick wrote: > I for one would particularly like there to be a simulation environment > that could be used to catch unintended consequences like these, as > well as alpha and beta test environments with some degree of user > acceptance testing and feedback, before social-policy bills are signed > out of Congress. Never happen, and I'm probably too much of an > engineering-type geek for even thinking about it, but it's an > appealing thought nonetheless.
The UK has such a test environment. It's called "Scotland". Charlie Not Entirely Serious, Not Entirely Joking Maru _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
