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In common parlance, that's called corruption.
by Pay08 4mo ago
In common parlance, that's called corruption.
- CalRobert 4mo agoDefinitely is an embodiment of class/accent/skin colour privilege.
- Pay08 4mo agoNo, it's just good old corruption and/or nepotism.
- _heimdall 4mo agoWhat did I miss in the GP comment that points to the decisions being made on class, accent, or skin color?
- CalRobert 4mo agoMy suspicion is that leaving things like e.g. qualification for social benefits to the judgment of whoever happens to be talking to the claimant introduces the possibility of bias entering the decision.
- _heimdall 4mo agoIt can, but I don't think we should assume it did. Innocent until proven guilty and all, and unfortunately most if not all laws come down to judgement calls by those in charge.
- wizzwizz4 4mo agoEh, algorithmic / procedural bias is also a thing, and it can line up with the kinds of protected characteristics the rules are ostensibly there to prevent discrimination on the basis of. See, for example, redlining in the USA. I suspect the benefits of allowing discretion generally outweigh the risks it creates, provided that the aggregate feedback of that discretion is taken into account when redesigning the procedures, so that discretion doesn't become load-bearing as the real world moves on and the procedures stay in the same place.
- some_random 4mo agoIt's funny you say this because, at least from what I've seen, groups that are historically discriminated against seem to be receiving more latitude in skirting the law.
- beAbU 4mo agoInteresting that you think this is corruption or favours are being offered up. I wonder how you'll react when confronted by some real corruption.
- Pay08 4mo agoCorruption like Orbán stealing my taxes to fund a palace for himself? This is the most smug, privileged thing I've read in a while. If you're fine with corruption, say it loud and proud.