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Upton Sinclair — 'It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.'
by jmount 11y ago
Upton Sinclair — 'It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.'
- punee 11y agoIs this in reference to people who are software engineers who work for big businesses that are mostly marketing, sales and advertising driven and who would not have a job if it weren't for what they're criticizing in this thread?
- dredmorbius 11y agoNot parent, but I'd argue generally Yes. Moreover it's an excellent dynamic to keep in mind when you're encountering strong resistance from someone. Often there's either a conflict of interest or cognitive dissonance at play.