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The washington post version had a little more detail: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/11/25/google-fires-software-engineer-center-san-francisco-
by jstewartmobile 7y ago
The washington post version had a little more detail:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/11/25/google-fires-software-engineer-center-san-francisco-worker-rally/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/11/25/google-...
Hard to muster much sympathy for anyone here--whether it be the machine, or its acolytes. These bastards all loved that sweet, sweet institutional power back when it was advancing their own agenda.
- alecco 7y ago> “To the contrary, our thorough investigation found the individuals were involved in systematic searches for other employees’ materials and work,” according to the memo. “This includes searching for, accessing, and distributing business information outside the scope of their jobs.” People who were idealists, now are turning Machiavellian.
- jstewartmobile 7y agoAfter Snowden and the Assange book, I strongly doubt that any idealists are applying to Google. My gut tells me that when the machine went their way, they were obedient little soldiers. When it didn't, they took matters into their own hands.