points by lifeisstillgood 23 hours ago | 0 comments
So, you agree with the article ? If we onshore a critical mass of manufacturing, then the supply chain springs up like an eco-system, and the critical mass needed to do that is lower the better quality better engineered the machinery is
So industrial policy should be focused on high end engineering quality, more than bringing jobs back
(Might be spotting a political problem there but in general I think I agree)
People are much more likely to try something if they see peers and role models doing it. Even better if it’s something fun and exciting that they want to be a part of.
I think to convince someone to run a factory instead of trying to become MTS @ lab, they should know 1. it’s not a binary “make it or break it” where failure means doing some boring, poorly paid job (the downside is good but not so guaranteed that it’s abused/attracts the wrong people ) 2. it’s interesting and challenging and enjoyable at times 3. it’s meaningful at a societal or personal level. That's what made tech/AI/finance work and it's the competing pitch.
Why should someone with other options want to work in or operate a factory?