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Either you or me are deeply wrong about how genotypes relate to phenotype. While some DNA characteristics can be statistically linked with some costly health c

by rixed 1y ago

Either you or me are deeply wrong about how genotypes relate to phenotype. While some DNA characteristics can be statistically linked with some costly health conditions, the connection to "being a good hire" seems totally imaginary to me, has always been and will always be. For what it's worth, public posts and comments on internet are probably a much better indicator of whether someone is going to be an obedient employee, and this dystopia is technically doable right now, and certainly many are working on it already.

lnsru 1y ago
The samples of DNA of the best employees will be collected, evaluated and compared to applicants. So if your DNA is similar they will let you in. Wait for a clever startup to offer a complete solution for this comparison soon.
- rixed 1y ago
  I'm not discussing that it would be doable if it worked, and that some startups will be up for it. I'm saying that DNA is not a predictor of being a "good employee", and if you believe otherwise I'd be interrested to know why.
  - echelon 1y ago
    > I'm saying that DNA is not a predictor of being a "good employee" Sure it is. Easy case in point: count the chromosomes. The wrong number alters gene dosage, leading to diseases such as down syndrome. Neuroticism amongst many other personality traits is heavily genetically linked, obesity and cardiovascular health are genetically linked, ... Lots of things an employer or insurer would be interested in if our laws do not protect us. Some may eventually be willing to skirt the law if it gives them an edge and the penalties don't outweigh the benefits. We're not there yet, but give it 25-50 years.
    - rixed 1y ago
      Come on, I don't need a dna analysis to tell if one has Down syndrome or is obese. Again, a google search teach me much more about a candidate than his or her dna. And about dna to be used baselessly to take decision, sure, like graphology, or astrology could be used... but then concealing dna is like concealing your handwriting or exact date of birth. Why not, but we are no longer speaking about privacy protection but about fighting superstition.
  - lnsru 1y ago
    But good employees have DNA to analyze and compare to applicants. I am not saying, there is science behind. I also not saying, that good employees are the real good ones and not good looking ones.
sidewndr46 1y ago
Whether or not the connection exists is not the question. The question is whether or not someone will make decisions based off that limited information

by rixed 1y ago

lnsru 1y ago

The samples of DNA of the best employees will be collected, evaluated and compared to applicants. So if your DNA is similar they will let you in. Wait for a clever startup to offer a complete solution for this comparison soon.

rixed 1y ago
I'm not discussing that it would be doable if it worked, and that some startups will be up for it. I'm saying that DNA is not a predictor of being a "good employee", and if you believe otherwise I'd be interrested to know why.
- echelon 1y ago
  > I'm saying that DNA is not a predictor of being a "good employee" Sure it is. Easy case in point: count the chromosomes. The wrong number alters gene dosage, leading to diseases such as down syndrome. Neuroticism amongst many other personality traits is heavily genetically linked, obesity and cardiovascular health are genetically linked, ... Lots of things an employer or insurer would be interested in if our laws do not protect us. Some may eventually be willing to skirt the law if it gives them an edge and the penalties don't outweigh the benefits. We're not there yet, but give it 25-50 years.
  - rixed 1y ago
    Come on, I don't need a dna analysis to tell if one has Down syndrome or is obese. Again, a google search teach me much more about a candidate than his or her dna. And about dna to be used baselessly to take decision, sure, like graphology, or astrology could be used... but then concealing dna is like concealing your handwriting or exact date of birth. Why not, but we are no longer speaking about privacy protection but about fighting superstition.
- lnsru 1y ago
  But good employees have DNA to analyze and compare to applicants. I am not saying, there is science behind. I also not saying, that good employees are the real good ones and not good looking ones.

sidewndr46 1y ago

Whether or not the connection exists is not the question. The question is whether or not someone will make decisions based off that limited information