This is a good example of the classical way that intellectuals and nerds (like most of us at LW) fail. We can construct really interesting theoretical constructs that have zero hope of being implemented.
What’s wrong with coming up with an interesting theoretical construct that has almost zero hope of being implemented? Can’t that be a vehicle for improving understanding? I don’t see any failing in that. It’s not like PhilGoetz was recommending we all start lobbying congress and spreading the word in the media about his idea.
We can construct really interesting theoretical constructs that have zero hope of being implemented.
I thought you were going to finish the sentence as ”...zero hope of working.” As it is, you don’t seem to be making a valid criticism. Suppose a group of people faced a similar situation. They could implement this solution and succeed.
This is a good example of the classical way that intellectuals and nerds (like most of us at LW) fail. We can construct really interesting theoretical constructs that have zero hope of being implemented.
What’s wrong with coming up with an interesting theoretical construct that has almost zero hope of being implemented? Can’t that be a vehicle for improving understanding? I don’t see any failing in that. It’s not like PhilGoetz was recommending we all start lobbying congress and spreading the word in the media about his idea.
Like that “democracy” thing. Silly intellectuals.
Coming up with a solution is not a fail.
Great work lab boys! Now all we need is a problem.
I thought you were going to finish the sentence as ”...zero hope of working.” As it is, you don’t seem to be making a valid criticism. Suppose a group of people faced a similar situation. They could implement this solution and succeed.