Question for the candidates:
What is your position on wasted research? Are you of the opinion that no research turns should ever be wasted, or is minimal switching of research priorities allowed?
I say there is never wasted research. Every advance help us grow and get more powerful. There is no wasted reseach. No turns shall never be wasted. If we already half way through, just keep researching. If the citizens really wanted to change the research, I would only allow if we a few turns in the tech.
Hypothetical example: We start on a continent on which we originally think we are isolated. We are halfway through Map Making (15 turns left) when discover the Zulu actually share our continent. The Zulu are now making aggressive demands for techs, maps, and money. Both the FA and Military Departments believe that war is imminent. Would you recommend a switch to a military tech that would result in a quicker deployment of improved war assets (Bronze Working - 8 turns) even if that meant the lost of 10+ turns of research?
No. They military can wait 15 turns. We will just have to see if we can increase the science rate to get the tech faster. Then I would switch to a military tech if the citizens agree.
Assume in this case that the military strength of our two nations is equal and that the Zulu have equal footing in tech, only in different areas (Horseback Riding vs Writing for example)
I still wouldn't change unless these reasons:
1. The Zulu declare war, then I would switch to a military tech unless the tech was almost completed, like 5 turns left.
2. If the citizens agree to change to a military tech even if the tech we are reaserching is 10 turns away. I make a poll to see if the REALLY wanted to switch.
3. Or, we are getting defeated in the war, I would switch fast to a tech with more powerful military.
