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The terms have racial undertones which are more pronounced than they ought to be due to the current political environment. The master/slave term is an accurate
by sinker 6y ago
The terms have racial undertones which are more pronounced than they ought to be due to the current political environment.
The master/slave term is an accurate metaphor for the technology, and we can infer that no racial discrimination is intended by its usage.
We have to assume people who are performing intelligent work are capable of nuance and discretion.
And for people working on serious problems in science and technology, in order for them to progress effectively, they need to be insulated from silly little identity politics intrusions like this.
- weare138 6y ago>We have to assume people who are performing intelligent work are capable of nuance and discretion Which is why myself and many others in the industry would not see a problem using different terms. I know I don't need to explain this to you, but we're in a constantly evolving industry subject to rapid change. It's something we're all accustom to so one more minor change, especially one that's inconsequential to the industry as a whole but significant to the people it affects, shouldn't be a point of contention. Our industry has always been focused on the future and part of that innovation is being able to let go of our fleeting past and keep moving forward.