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I don't like the "man behind" framing we often see. As if monumental projects are ever the creation of an individual. Sure individuals are critical, but we need
by redwood 14y ago
I don't like the "man behind" framing we often see. As if monumental projects are ever the creation of an individual. Sure individuals are critical, but we need to keep in perspective the significant teams behind achievements, and acknowledge "key contributors" as such.
- _Dude_ 14y agoI agree. It would be nice to know his exact contribution.
- harryh 14y agoMuch less than this article implies.
- confluence 14y agoExample of the fundamental attribution error. After first learning about it - I find that single factor attribution errors are endemic throughout society.
- euphoria83 14y agoThe guy was the co-founder of writely. What more does he have to do to be the man behind his company. Surely, we can allow professional writing to be hyperbolic and still know what the author means, instead of taking everything literally.
- saraid216 14y agoHumans like having relatable protagonists in their stories.