You're really missing the point if you think this document is proposing an alternative to engineering. It's addressed to a subset of artists and engineers deeply concerned with the political and interpretative dimensions of engineering.
While there is usually a technical aspect to critical engineering projects, most engage issues well beyond the scope of the "sound scientific method." See: CV Dazzle by Adam Harvey. [1] I suggest looking at Garnet Hertz's Critical Making for a more informed picture of this kind of work. [2]
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You're really missing the point if you think this document is proposing an alternative to engineering. It's addressed to a subset of artists and engineers deeply concerned with the political and interpretative dimensions of engineering.
While there is usually a technical aspect to critical engineering projects, most engage issues well beyond the scope of the "sound scientific method." See: CV Dazzle by Adam Harvey. [1] I suggest looking at Garnet Hertz's Critical Making for a more informed picture of this kind of work. [2]
[1] http://ahprojects.com/projects/cv-dazzle/
[2] https://twitter.com/criticalpdfs