Rulemakers not being able to explain something in a way you do understand is not a you a problem though.
Doesn’t that depend on who the “you” is, and whether the rule itself falls within that person’s expertise?
There are plenty of safety rules written in blood, enforced by those who might not understand the background or the theoretical reasons behind the rule. But someone knows the reason why, and sometimes the reason is difficult to explain to someone who doesn’t have sufficient background. I’d rather someone build a house to comply with the fire code than to ignore the portions he can’t justify to the homeowner.
Doesn’t that depend on who the “you” is, and whether the rule itself falls within that person’s expertise?
There are plenty of safety rules written in blood, enforced by those who might not understand the background or the theoretical reasons behind the rule. But someone knows the reason why, and sometimes the reason is difficult to explain to someone who doesn’t have sufficient background. I’d rather someone build a house to comply with the fire code than to ignore the portions he can’t justify to the homeowner.