| ▲ | kennywinker 24 minutes ago | |
> As if seeking out the best of the best to collaborate with, independent of their checkboxes, was somehow undesirable The best of the best involves people from underrepresented groups. These policies exist to counteract the cronyism and “doesn’t look like me”-ism inherent to the way people make choices. We know people don’t hire and collaborate with the best of the best, because when looking for the best they see it easiest in people with similar backgrounds and perspectives as themselves. It’s a shame the culture war cooked your brain on this one. | ||
| ▲ | parineum 10 minutes ago | parent [-] | |
> The best of the best involves people from underrepresented groups If there are no martian biologists because of systemic discrimination, why would the best if the best biologists include a martian. The argument defeats itself. I don't understand why people keep repeating this lie instead of the truth. The only way this makes sense is if you think the only way someone can be inspired by someone else is if they look the same. | ||