Russ Abbott wrote at 03/21/2013 04:45 PM: > Every once in a while I hear about a survey where it is asked who you > would like to have with you in case of a major catastrophe. > Overwhelmingly the answer is an engineer. I wouldn't disagree.
I've always preferred to answer that question with a craftsman or artisan. In principle, there shouldn't be much difference. But in practice, I find engineers talk and argue like lawyers whereas artisans talk very little but produce quite a lot. -- glen e. p. ropella, 971-255-2847, http://tempusdictum.com Reprove not an arrogant man, lest he hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. -- Proverbs 9:8 ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com
