"The engineer mind-set... might be a mix of emotional conservatism and intellectual habits that prefers clear answers to ambiguous questions — “the combination of a sharp mind with a loyal acceptance of authority.” Do people become engineers because they are this way? Or does engineering work shape them? It’s probably a feedback loop of both, Gambetta says."
A *really* interesting and bold statement. Definitely would be an interesting study to do though... studying the ways engineers process their thoughts, and studying the ways different engineering departments worldwide teach their students.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/12/magazine/12FOB-IdeaLab-t.html?_r=1
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