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Apart from the slippery slope problem, which is absolutely a factor in the evolving lanscape of social justice, these changes usually require cognitive overhead
by wrren 5y ago
Apart from the slippery slope problem, which is absolutely a factor in the evolving lanscape of social justice, these changes usually require cognitive overhead and engineering effort to switch to.
Ultimately, the positive impact is totally unproven. I think it ought to be up to advocates of these changes to prove that they provide any benefits to minorities. I've heard as much talk from members of minority groups saying that they find it infantilizing and performative as I have from those who approve of the change.
- f6v 5y ago> Ultimately, the positive impact is totally unproven. It definitely succeeds at imitating real change.
- BlueParanoia 5y agoChanges like these aren't something you make in an instant. You practice using the right language over time. I'm sure that other engineers have a few braincells left over to think before they speak/type. The idea with this guide is to give a comprehensive look at clean language that people should be investing a bit of thought to
- Ygg2 5y agoYeah, but the thing is, microaggression like most of psychological research hasn't been proven. Even things like the delayed gratification experiment fall under a more intense scrutiny.