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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 emplo

• 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.