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Re:We don't need data scientists, we need data engineers by Rury on Thursday January 14, 2021 @06:30PM (#25784584)
>Without the right blacksmith, there can be no magic. Magicians will be magicians, always hustling (bullshitting)

>management may consult the blacksmith in the selection of magicians

I mean when you put it like that, why hire a magician (bullshitter), if the magic relies on the blacksmith?

And, if management needs to consult someone (a blacksmith) on hiring (another blacksmith or for whatever reason a magician), then arguably management is made of magicians.

Don't get me wrong, I agree with the point your making. It's just the problem is with BS and BS is rampant, or like you say: a dime-a-dozen.

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Re:We don't need data scientists, we need data engineers by red_hare on Thursday January 14, 2021 @07:37PM (#25785300)
> I mean when you put it like that, why hire a magician (bullshitter), if the magic relies on the blacksmith?

Because magicians are better at the smoke and mirrors that drives funding rounds and closing big sales deals.

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