Overdeveloped Amatures ⏰

After all, a scalpel in the hand of a passionate hobbyist is still a scalpel. And surgery is best left to those who passed the exam.

For decades, we operated under a simple hierarchy. At the bottom were the Novices (just learning the rules). Above them were the Amateurs (playing for love, not money). At the top were the Professionals (trained, certified, and paid for mastery). overdeveloped amatures

The professional has a license on the line. The amateur has nothing to lose but their spare time. Until we build systems that force the overdeveloped amateur to share the risk of their expertise, we must enjoy the chaos with a very wary eye. After all, a scalpel in the hand of