The idea of running the whole of society via centralized, administrative process is old. But the proponents of centralization never identify limits to centralization. Are there no tradeoffs?
How about if you just work on dissuading young people from going into "policy" in the first place? The last thing we need is more people with zero adult experience of navigating the real world helping to define what government does - - George McGovern's post-senatorial experience is a great cautionary tale.
Having to make payroll would surely make for an illuminating experience. A more modest proposal: Require every Ph.D. candidate to work a few years before heading off to grad school.
"Beware government agencies endeavoring to make the world a better place" = too true!
How about if you just work on dissuading young people from going into "policy" in the first place? The last thing we need is more people with zero adult experience of navigating the real world helping to define what government does - - George McGovern's post-senatorial experience is a great cautionary tale.
Having to make payroll would surely make for an illuminating experience. A more modest proposal: Require every Ph.D. candidate to work a few years before heading off to grad school.