Why don't Americans elect scientists? Examing Data on historical samples, may be instructive.[1] Some of the mor salient points to note, after reviewing the sample data:
(1) A 'Science' criterion is Neither necessary nor sufficient;
(2) Political geography is not most likely a relevant issue.
Indeed were it so, the relative newness of 'Science' would imply there were no good leaders among the Ancients -- clearly an error.
(3) Other examples: Presidents w/ Engineering Degrees.
Ulysses S. Grant (1869); Dwight D. Eisenhower (953); Jimmy Carter (1976).
So, data and logic imply we start from a flawed premise. Science of course, would not disqualify you, provided you had the political skills. But the correlation is not assured one way or the other. To the extent its relevant, it may not be explanatory.
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[1] Reference points might include, eg: Pericles, Leonidas (that guy from sparta), Alexander (the great), Cicero, Caeser (Julius), Ausgustus, Elizabeth I, Napolean, Trafalgar, Lincoln, FDR, Churchill, Reagan
(1) A 'Science' criterion is Neither necessary nor sufficient;
(2) Political geography is not most likely a relevant issue.
Indeed were it so, the relative newness of 'Science' would imply there were no good leaders among the Ancients -- clearly an error.
(3) Other examples: Presidents w/ Engineering Degrees. Ulysses S. Grant (1869); Dwight D. Eisenhower (953); Jimmy Carter (1976).
So, data and logic imply we start from a flawed premise. Science of course, would not disqualify you, provided you had the political skills. But the correlation is not assured one way or the other. To the extent its relevant, it may not be explanatory.
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[1] Reference points might include, eg: Pericles, Leonidas (that guy from sparta), Alexander (the great), Cicero, Caeser (Julius), Ausgustus, Elizabeth I, Napolean, Trafalgar, Lincoln, FDR, Churchill, Reagan