I wrote a programming article recently that started out describing an example problem: How many girls are in a class? The intention was simply to h...
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"Sometimes my world-view paints a picture that we can all have the American dream if we work hard enough. Intellectually, I know that's not true."
There was a time when the vast majority of people in our country (and those migrating in) believed it was in fact true. E pluribus unum. Then more sinister political forces (blowing in from the left) convinced people it wasn't true, which is the true cause of the polarization and division you see in this country.
You lost me at white privilege.
So ignorance is bliss, after all.
Wow, I didn't realize the ADA was as recent as 1990. The changes we've seen in society in just the past few decades are amazing! I really like how you talked about this, and how not-buzzword-y it is. When it comes down to it, we just need to respect and empathize and care for one another, and if we know and have the power to help others there's no excuse not to use that power. Thank you for the reminder!
I enjoyed this article greatly. It isn't easy to be self-aware enough to realise how your own world view limits you. How much power we really have when showing empathy for people who may not have our same world view.
I also really appreciate your call to action. We have the power to make things better. At the same time, it's the small things, and asking the right questions.
Thanks, Aaron
This is so, so important.
For the gender example - I think most systems don't even need this information to operate. However, I suspect the info can be useful for understanding who is using the system (or more importantly, who isn't). I know some non-binary people may disagree with that latter assessment though; I'm not sure it's a settled issue. It's definitely something I need to understand better.
Yes, thanks Aaron.
As much as things sometimes suck in 2017, the fact that such an article would be written shows how far we've come (despite how far we have yet to go).
Inspiring article, thanks!
Thank you!
Wonderfully said, Aaron.