6th September 2009, 06:26 PM
the problem with greater state control is that i think it likley would be implented in ways that are not the most benificial (whatever that might be...) - likey politics, self-interest and and general c**k-ups would much reduce the appeal.
i agree with troll that the "run-away train of competative destruction" needs to be adressed - i'm not sure that a top-down approach is sufficent - many small scale changes across the proffesional body also seem nessescary - new company structures and goals for example. personaly, given the 'unusual' nature of the proffesion, i don't see what would be wrong with quite radical changes, reflecting not only a better way of Being an Archaeologist, but a better way of living in the Modern world.
i agree with troll that the "run-away train of competative destruction" needs to be adressed - i'm not sure that a top-down approach is sufficent - many small scale changes across the proffesional body also seem nessescary - new company structures and goals for example. personaly, given the 'unusual' nature of the proffesion, i don't see what would be wrong with quite radical changes, reflecting not only a better way of Being an Archaeologist, but a better way of living in the Modern world.