Replies to post #252134 on Plastic2Oil Inc (PTOI)

[budge]

I don't know how many variables there are, but the most critical are on the front end. then through the process, there is another set. keep in mind, that no matter where the variables lie, there are downstream consequences for all of them.

variables must be adjusted for, and all adjustments have down steam consequences. all controls must therefor be predictive in nature. therein lies the bug for training. the operator must be able to use predictive judgment at all times and it takes a long time to become proficient.

software eases the burden, but it comes from experience too. it takes a long time to experience enough variations to improve software to the point that it truly aids the operator. even then the operator must have the skills to predict and handle the software shortfalls.

I had people working with machines for 20 years that never attained a proficiency equal to mine. at one point early on I was concerned that I was surrounding myself with too much incompetence but after some analysis of my own capabilities, I found that I was exceptionally gifted in this area and that I had normal people and had to adjust my approach to training and expectations.

I would expect that jbi will never find an operator with john's capability at predictive adjustment, thus requiring a permanent ongoing software improvement program. improvement never ends. it is never finished.

[Koog]

It sounds like he hired a bunch of slackers who only perform when they are being watched. I wonder what he is paying them? He's probably getting what he pays for.

[wEaReLeGiOn]

The last thing Bordynuik wants is to lose his fat salary and options, so naturally the Chief of Tinkerfarkin' (COT) needs to lay hands on "the beast" while it's operating to attain optimum performance. The JBI claim (today) is that the machine design is complete. This may trigger shareholders to wonder why Bordynuik is the highest paid within the company, and question the monies paid to him.

Naturally only Bordynuik is capable of rubbing the genie bottle. It's just a page borrowed from the "NASA tape-reading" fiasco, where only Bordynuik and his beautiful mind can see all facets.

Here's to the blinky lights!


But what is particularly complex about the processor? What qualities or proficiencies must the operator possess to enhance performance the way Bordy's presence is said to do, and how much time is required for them to be learned?