In the novel on which the classic film Bladerunner is based, the prolific science fiction author Philip K. Dick asks whether androids dream of electric sheep. Perhaps in a science fiction universe, virtual economists could have their work validated by virtual model validators, have model risk managed by virtual CROs and have governance managed by a virtual board. But here in this universe, under the current regulatory and legal framework, real live model validators must be used to validate models, real live CROs must be used to manage model risk, and real live boards must be used to provide governance.