tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597656451205429515.post9109431014976097659..comments2024-02-16T17:52:44.944-06:00Comments on The Nuclear Green Revolution: Weinberg on Post-Carbon Energy: Social Engineering or Technological Fix?Charles Bartonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01125297013064527425noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597656451205429515.post-16142089946551383522009-08-03T09:55:30.440-05:002009-08-03T09:55:30.440-05:00Thanks for distinguishing between Social Engineeri...Thanks for distinguishing between Social Engineering and technological fixes.<br /><br />Sometimes the two get tied together under one heading. Case in point: "Smart Grid".<br /><br />My company had long made Smart Grid devices that are oriented towards the technological fix. They are used to keep power flowing to as many people as possible even under adverse condtions. <br /><br />The newer "Smart Grid" devices try to alter behavour (social engineering), either by introducing real-time power pricing into the home, or by actually shutting down appliances e.g. air conditioners.<br /><br />Whenever I see "Smart Grid" devices mentioned, I try to disguish which camp they might fall into.donbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7597656451205429515.post-72788206056819596162009-08-03T06:48:41.790-05:002009-08-03T06:48:41.790-05:00Thanks for the helpful information. Hope to hear m...Thanks for the helpful information. Hope to hear more from you.control valveshttp://www.meaincorporated.com/noreply@blogger.com