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This comment reflects a broader problem in our discourse: why can't it be both? Why can't we acknowledge that some of the US constitution's framers were great

This comment reflects a broader problem in our discourse: why can't it be both? Why can't we acknowledge that some of the US constitution's framers were great men who also owned slaves? They weren't perfect. You can be great, and flawed at the same time. Why can't we acknowledge that YC has had a massive positive impact on the world, while still acknowledging that it's a bit of an echo chamber and does promote a certain amount of self-congratulation?

tchaffee 6y ago
> Why can't we acknowledge that YC has had a massive positive impact on the world, while still acknowledging that it's a bit of an echo chamber The question contains the answer. Because "it's a bit of an echo chamber". I also think that over time it has gotten better, so that's encouraging.