User:Shirt58/Formula One Parable

Imagine you are the managing director of a Formula One team, and are looking for a mechanic for its cars. Would you select them on their driving ability? No, you would select them on their ability as a mechanic. F1 drivers might be skilled as mechanics, but that's not their role in the team. A mechanic may be a highly skilled driver, but that would be a bonus. You'd still pick the best mechanic.

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