Sunday, December 12, 2010

December 12, 2010 Sunday

Completed two items in the ruminations series: 1) on the role of technocrats in a technocracy.  Ever since 1972, I've been interested in the concept of a technocracy, where technocrats both administer programs and projects and at the same time are really doing research that adds to some scientific knowledge base.  In education the publication known as the ERIC Clearinghouse does yeoman service in permitting the sharing of problems and solutions persons in administrative positions can draw upon and learn from.  I did some coursework at the University of Chicago, and they coined the term "action research" to this endeavor--occurring in industry, government and education.
                                                                         2) 3 Purposes or functions of a healthcare system.  These need to be separated out, especially when discussing such criticisms made against a healthcare provider as "I couldn't see my doctor soon enough," or "I have a tumor; but they say it will be a year before they're going to operate!"

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