British Spy Agency Searches For Real-Life 'Q' 79
suraj.sun writes with this quote from the Associated Press:"Britain's domestic spy agency — MI5 — is hunting for its very own 'Q,' of sorts. MI6's sister organization, which carries out surveillance on terror suspects inside Britain and gives security advice to the government, is searching for someone to lead its scientific work. Projects could include everything from developing counterterrorism technology to tackling a biological or chemical attack. 'Looking for a chief scientific adviser to lead and coordinate the scientific work of the security service so that the service continues to be supported by excellent science and technology advice,' MI5's Web site ad reads. MI5 has long had a roster of scientific staff tasked with developing high-tech gadgets, but an official said the service now wants a high-profile figure to lead pioneering work in technology and science. The adviser's work will focus chiefly on creating sophisticated new tools to help security service officers carry out surveillance and analysis work, said a government security official, who requested anonymity to discuss the work of MI5."
Do We need a Q when the Local Council can.... (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:Q? (Score:3, Insightful)
In this case, I think they really only care about the omnipotence, it just makes the whole spying thing and investigative work a heck of a whole lot easier.
However, the trouble is, they need a candidate with ominpotence who will submit to the bureaucracy and only use the omnipotence in the manner ordered.
It can be really hard to find a being willing to follow all the government rules.
mon capitan (Score:2, Insightful)
Q's general policy has always been, "don't call me, I'll call you." But he's probably still tormenting Picard and Janeway, so MI5 should probably talk to them if they really want to find him.
Just for the record (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:Mythbusters (Score:2, Insightful)