Alternative theories are available.Lootman wrote:So in this context, there is no rule or law that states that scientists lack the capacity to be political leaders. But it is rare enough for that to be indicative that such specialisations render one unlikely to rise to that level in almost all cases.
Scientists are primarily interested in... science, not politics. Politicians are people who are primarily interested in... politics.
How many politicians go on to rise to eminence in science? (You can say the same thing about loads of professions.)
Of course, exceptions prove the rule.
