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The excerpt is too small to fully articulate a complete point about ethics, but I agree with the small ideas: We have no idea what we're doing, we aren't good a
by Kednicma 6y ago
The excerpt is too small to fully articulate a complete point about ethics, but I agree with the small ideas: We have no idea what we're doing, we aren't good at thinking for ourselves and demanding ethical behavior from our employers, and we don't take the effects of our actions in the world very seriously.
- routerl 6y ago> demanding ethical behavior from our employers This is a huge one. For every Tim Bray, there are thousands who can't afford to give up a paycheck for the sake of standing up for moral principles. As a workforce, we do not have the political capital within our companies to hold them ethically accountable. I wonder a lot about how to change this.
- Kednicma 6y agoOne doesn't have to resign in order to influence managers. In fact, it's easier to not resign. Simply tell management flat-out, in front of co-workers, when what they ask would amount to a crime or other ethical failing. It's not pleasant, but it works. Akin to giving up a paycheck, this is certainly wagering one's wages. But keep in mind that we're not being mowed down by machine guns in the streets, either; we have nice workplaces and personable managers, and we should press that advantage.
- PaulStatezny 6y agoThis, so much. It's only one person's experience, but over time I've learned to speak up when I hear plans that I don't agree with. It can be surprising when you make a stance how much reasonable people are willing to hear it.