Re: [PLUG] The Big Hack: How China used a tiny chip to generate ridiculous replies

[Steve Litt <slitt@troubleshooters.com>]

On Fri, 5 Oct 2018 15:52:57 -0400 (EDT)
"Keith C. Perry" <kperry@daotechnologies.com> wrote:

ince that decision matrix is evolving.
> 
> The current situation aside, we have long gotten away from working
> with our hands in America.  Part of that is because the supply side
> of the economy doesn't want consumers fixing things 

Is that your suspicion, or do you have backup or research that agrees
with what you say above?


> and part of that
> is that, the STEM disciplines don't place enough value on it
> (certainly influenced by the above point).

I assume "it" in the preceding sentence is "fixing things", and if so,
do you have evidence above and beyond your opinion and perhaps common
sense?


> In my view, far too much emphasis is placed on software compared too
> hardware or firmware.  The dirty little secret is that **some**
> companies see technology, especially closed source software
> solutions, as a way to replace highly skilled technical professionals
> with products.  

Same. Corroboration of the preceding?

I've asked three specific questions obviously referring to three
assertions about them. Please, please, PLEASE don't mish-mash your
answers together in the form a of a top-post.
 
SteveT

Steve Litt 
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