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Given the link between tech work and depression, and more generally the link between depression and careers with very little physical activity, I think it's unc
by darkpuma 8y ago
Given the link between tech work and depression, and more generally the link between depression and careers with very little physical activity, I think it's unconscionable to modify the preferences of people who would otherwise prefer to not work in tech.
By all means, help people who desire it. By why 'correct' people who don't?
- darawk 8y agoYa, i'm not a huge fan of 'correcting' people's preferences. I do think it's possible that part of the issue is how women are socialized, and it's also possible part of the issue is how CS is taught. However, I think the lion's share of the variance is explained by biologically innate preferences, and while there could be good arguments for changing those, I don't see any being made at the moment.