One reason is because Modern engineers don’t learn anything useful in school. They don’t learn how to think critically. Just look at Boeing.
10 to 1 Boeing’s troubles are due to MBAs with no technical chops running the game, not due to any deficit in today’s engineers. It’s an old, old story. Tech company gets big, and bean counters shove people with actual engineering and product development skills to the side, with predictable results.
Because they know so little they are afraid to act.
“One reason is because Modern engineers don’t learn anything useful in school. They don’t learn how to think critically. Just look at Boeing.”
You nailed it! I attended the University of Arizona in the mid 70’s and received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Almost all of the professors I had as instructors were WW2 veterans who went into industry after the war and retired. My advisor was a retired USNR O-6 who retired from General Motors as chief engineer for Allison Division. Another professor I had was a WW2 veteran who retired from Boeing as one of the lead engineers on the 727. Pretty typical of the teachers I had. I was really blessed learning from them all.
I tend to agree with you. See post 153.