Saturday, May 07, 2016
Odd beyond odd
I'm thoroughly puzzled, even gobsmacked, by two similar public actions in the last few days.
(1) Paul Ryan's statement that he could support Trump but I'm not ready.
(2) Craig Wright's claim that he could prove his authorship of Bitcoin but I do not have the courage. I cannot.
Both of these men are professionals. Both have been working in their own fields for an entire adult lifetime. They aren't brash newcomers. Nobody would listen if they were.
Lifelong professionals don't back away from decisions this way. When asked to do a long and difficult job, a pro may give a cautious promise like "I can make this happen, but I can't guarantee completion in the required time." If he can't do the job at all, he simply says "I can't do this." Refusing a job quickly, so the client can find someone else to do it, is part of professional behavior.
But these two specific "jobs" are NOT long and complex.
Supporting or opposing a candidate is an instant decision. When you're inside the loop like Ryan, you know all the necessary facts and consequences. It's not even a decision as such.
The proof of authorship is also instant. If you have the correct PGP key and the knowledge connected with it, you can send it in a few seconds. If you don't have the PGP key, you can't do anything at all. It's not a question of courage.
Do or do not. There is no Schrödinger.
Labels: Loughnerian Logic
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