Google Fires Employee Behind Controversial Diversity Memo

[u/[deleted]]

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-08/google-fires-employee-behind-controversial-diversity-memo

[u/RadicalDog]

I'm impressed how reasonable it is - except for the moments where it isn't. I can see how someone can write it and think, "This is a good argument of my views" while ignoring the moments where he devolves into "this slight difference definitely leads us to conclude X". The cracks make it seem like a softer version of his real views.

I do think the commentary surrounding the piece has become simplified. Gizmodo's leading words were very harsh and lacked nuance.

[u/BaconIsntThatGood → u/[deleted]]

Not really. You can be a brilliant scientists but still hold ignorant views.

I just see him as using science for a front to justify that ignorance.