Airbus: built by a dummy to be flown by a genious
Boeing: built by a genious to be flown by dummies.
Many other seem to argue it is just the other way around, e.g. in terms of the computer vs pilot flying the aircraft..
I know Lufthansa and SQ were pushing for a side stick in the 787, but Boeing didn't surrender.
Looking at the 787 I think new Boeing designs have become more common with Airbus designs, not the other way around..