Fantasy Analytics by Jeff Jonas.
From the post:
Sometimes it just amazes me what people think is computable given their actual observation space. At times you have to look them in the eye and tell them they are living in fantasyland.
Jeff’s post will have you rolling on the floor!
Except that you can think of several industry and government IT projects that would fit seamlessly into his narrative.
The TSA doesn’t need “bomb” written on the outside of your carry-on luggage. They have “observers” who are watching passengers to identify terrorists. Their score so far? 0.
Which means really clever terrorists are eluding these brooding “observers.”
The explanation could not be after spending $millions on training, salaries, etc., that the concept of observers spotting terrorists is absurd.
They might recognize a suicide vest but most TSA employees can do that.
I am printing out Jeff’s post to keep on my desk.
To share with clients who are asking for absurd things.
If they don’t “get it,” I can thank them for their time and move on to more intelligent clients.
Who will complain less about being specific, appreciate the results and be good references for future business.
I first saw this in a tweet by Jeffrey Carr.