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I agree. However, I disagree with this statement: "Former Googler Leslie Miley said he does not believe Google would have handled it the same way if Gebru were
by js8 6y ago
I agree. However, I disagree with this statement:
"Former Googler Leslie Miley said he does not believe Google would have handled it the same way if Gebru were a white man. "
James Damore was also fired from Google, also in a controversy about ethics. I think this is really about freedom of expression, and debate. It's impossible to have this within (and outside) a corporation, because employees are not protected enough.
This could be solved by having stronger unions. Unfortunately, the minority card is now used to divide the employees. I suggest listening to something of what Adolph Reed says about this.
- marcinzm 6y agoUnions at best enact the will of the workers and I wonder if most Google employees would prefer all this ethical drama to just stop. In that case a union would most likely have a rule banning all debates on controversial or non-work topics (on the job using google equipment). Which would lower the amount of debate rather than increase it. Unions aren't a magical solution to all problems.
- js8 6y agoI don't understand why would unions ever support such rule. It goes exactly against union organizing.