President Trump lamented the complexity of the technology found in modern jets on Tuesday as Boeing faces major blowback after one of its 737 MAX 8 commercial jetliners crashed on Sunday.
“Airplanes are becoming far too complex to fly. Pilots are no longer needed, but rather computer scientists from MIT. I see it all the time in many products. Always seeking to go one unnecessary step further, when often old and simpler is far better,” Trump said in a pair of tweets. Split second decisions are needed, and the complexity creates danger. All of this for great cost yet very little gain. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want Albert Einstein to be my pilot. I want great flying professionals that are allowed to easily and quickly take control of a plane!”
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