There is a corruption within the human heart that can not be denied, nor can it be eliminated via new technology. No we need to confront our own heart and decide for ourselves. Will we serve the “greater good” or just our own self interests.
Is PowerPoint really EVIL? Edward Tufte thinks so. Is he right? or misinformed? Is there another explanation as to why Systems Engineers turn to PowerPoint to explain the “big picture” of the project or program they are working? Let’s explore this battle of “Style vs. Substance!”
Emergence is an immense mystery for the scientist and the systems engineer alike. It is a profound aspect of the creation process when we integrate disparate elements to make something new. Let us explore this phenomenon by looking at some cultural impacts to the concept.
Do we value failure enough? Sure some failures are very costly - in terms of life, limb, and property. But we should learn from the failures of others. Just so we don’t make the same mistakes. Are you humble enough to learn these “Lessons Learned?”
Celebrating a wonderful Engineer, who just so happens to be my daughter. She makes me proud and I’m glad she followed her “Old Man’s” path in becoming an Engineer.
