@dougmerritt@mathstodon.xyz The most interesting bits of law, for blokes like us, are legal philosophy, constitutional issues, and comparative constitutional studies. And these generally applicable to all so, there are no worries about breach of privacy and ethics rules, making these topics perfect candidates to “chat” about. But since 2016, I have become increasingly disillusioned with both the tRUMP Court and the tRUMP Politburo. I will not even bother mentioning the Executioners. In fact, is there even anything principled that these governmental organs do anymore? Not only are their conducts unethical, they are downright illegal and often even unconstitutional. Take the Epstein War, for instance. Do Americans really care? No. This, then, is the most disheartening aspect of our democracy and our laws, at present. This is partly why I avoid talking about the law. Such talks should be principled, logical, removed from the muck of emotions, from which I cannot extricate, at present. And because I am involved in both engineering and legal aspects of the work, my practice area is a veritable minefield of proprietary inventions (mine and my clients’), trade secrets, non-disclosures, private negotiations, and sometimes secrecy concerns (classified). It is best to steer clear of all that. And attorney-client privilege survives; even after the engagement had ended, even after the propriety information had gone stale, I can never discuss private matters in public. This puts me in a different cell block from most engineers, who do not carry the legal entanglements. You are free to raise topics that interest you. I will join in, if I know what you are discussing.