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The actual statement by Ek contains: "I take full accountability for the moves that got us here today." Interestingly, responsibility is usually used as a get-
by halgir 4y ago
The actual statement by Ek contains: "I take full accountability for the moves that got us here today."
Interestingly, responsibility is usually used as a get-out-of-jail-free phrase, while accountability literally means that you will take consequences. Maybe I'm just reading too much into the literal meaning of otherwise similar words.
- jungong 4y ago[dead]
- michaelmior 4y agoThe dictionary definition of accountable says nothing about consequences. From Merriam-Webster 1) subject to giving an account : answerable 2) capable of being explained : explainable
- halgir 4y agoYou're right. Though checking their synonym guide [1], there is this: > accountable suggests imminence of retribution for unfulfilled trust or violated obligation. [1] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountable https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountable
- marcosdumay 4y agoIt sure does imply consequences. Click on that link in "answerable".
- michaelmior 4y agoThe most relevant definition seems to be "1: liable to be called to account : responsible" I still don't see any implication of consequences.
- rchaud 4y agoIt is a get-out-of-jail free card only if you've squared it with the board of directors beforehand.