I think this is slowly becoming one of the last acceptable forms of discrimination. We know that terms like "Cultural Fit" can be used a proxy to cover up for

I think this is slowly becoming one of the last acceptable forms of discrimination. We know that terms like "Cultural Fit" can be used a proxy to cover up for all kinds of discrimination which is illegal / socially unacceptable. I think "Passion" has become of those terms. It allows you to exclude a whole raft of people without admitting the real reason. Socially awkward? Not passionate. Bad at public speaking? Not passionate. Suffer from depression or anxiety? Not passionate. Find it hard to show emotion in front of people you just met? Not passionate. Here's a revolutionary idea: interviewers could just evaluate candidates based on their technical aptitude, skills and experience.