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In "moral crusades" like this, it is often a very vocal minority that dominates the discussion. I seriously doubt that it was a majority of Google employees who
by C50VGicCxmHC 8y ago
In "moral crusades" like this, it is often a very vocal minority that dominates the discussion. I seriously doubt that it was a majority of Google employees who objected to this.
- vkou 8y agoDemocracy is not a proxy for morality. Not to mention that historically, moral progress tends to happen because of the unreasonableness of small groups of people. Demanding that people sit on their hands until they get 51% support for their cause, is asking that nothing ever get done. Whomever started this project certainly did not poll the employee base, and establish 51% support of it.
- pixelcloud 8y agoThat is a great opinion and I can do that too!! I seriously doubt the majority of Google Employees would support defense contracting.
- Barrin92 8y ago>it is often a very vocal minority that dominates the discussion do you suppose the decision to support a military project was made by a large majority before? Committed minorities almost always steer decision-making within business ventures. By framing this as a 'moral crusade' you're suggesting that there is an asymmetry here while there is not, participating in projects that can be used for purposes of war is no amoral default position. The stronger minority simply won. Or framing it in another way, suppose Google would hold an employee vote tomorrow, do you think this would change the outcome?