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Did you not read what I said? They joined a non-profit and eventually realized the mission is futile.
by deadbabe 2y ago
Did you not read what I said? They joined a non-profit and eventually realized the mission is futile.
- llamaimperative 2y agoSo dissolve it, return the money, go start a commercial enterprise, then raise some money.
- deadbabe 2y agoI’m sure that’s what each and every member of Hackernews would have done in the same position.
- ok_dad 2y agoNot all of us are as morally bankrupt as that. I personally think I could make tons of money with a dumb AI product in my specific area of expertise, but I don’t see how any tech from today would improve outcomes versus the SOTA that’s not AI, but it would add costs and complexity. I would personally be annoyed if a company I worked at changed its goals to make money rather than something more noble. It’s happened a few times to me, unfortunately.
- deadbabe 2y agoNot all, but also not enough.
- ok_dad 2y agoIt is career limiting to have morals.
- holonsphere 2y agoIt's much harder living without strong moral virtue.
- deadbabe 2y agoNo matter what path you choose, you still die.
- llamaimperative 2y agoHmm no, I don't think that's the case, but what exactly is the legal or ethical relevance of it? You don't generally get to excuse bad behavior because you can make up a hypothetical different person doing the same bad thing in that situation.
- dboreham 2y agoSure, after fees and expenses..
- jprd 2y agoI read what you said, and I apologize for not being a bit more clear. I completely understand your perspective, and I hope I'm always strong enough to listen to my conscience and obey my morals. One of the first interviews I was ever offered in a technical role was for Bechtel, in 2004. I was desperate to break into a career, I accepted the interview. I was in the car driving to the location, and just realized I couldn't do it. I couldn't ignore my morality to work for such a clear and direct war profiteer, that as a private company, had no oversight. If I join a non-profit that has a humanitarian mission, I do so because I'm into the mission and feel fulfilled by that more than my comp. I can't imagine trading that in just because @sama got thirsty. The mission is futile, the mission at this organization has been compromised and corrupted. Resign and continue your mission elsewhere.