How many of the most talented people will jump straight in to manufacturing because of policy/macro incentives and shifts in economic policy?

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?