"That UCSD, a university, have such a poor understanding of design (history, education and practice), that they are only interested in design when it is more like (aneconomic) art, is embarrassing - for UCSD and (speculative critical) Design."

"Could you explain what is meant by 'affect social thought.' These three terms seem mutually exclusive."

"Good to see this new initiative open with the presumption that designers are ignorant, both of their own discipline/practice and of politics."