• Calcifer@eviltoast.org
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    5 days ago

    “A computer can never be held accountable - therefore a computer must never make a management decision”. - IBM Training manual, 1979.

    So jazzed to live here in the future where we have AI making insurance denials and deciding drone targets! /s

    Good on her for standing against the Silicon Valley doom hype machine.

    • qprimed@lemmy.ml
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      6 days ago

      hero material.

      my family contributes $5 monthly to the signal foundation. consider doing the same if you are able.

      the entire family uses it personally and for business so its among the best montly contribs we make.

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          6 days ago

          It is not a problem in many contexts. For instance complementing people in social non-work gatherings. “Wow, you look great in that suit”, or “You are even prettier than I remember”. Or when talking about someones ability to attract attention.

          However in the context of an important message from a person, it derails the conversation and kinda just objectifies a person. As if it is more important than what they are saying or contributing.

          It basically boils down to this: Do you want to be remembered for being good looking or your contributions to this world? How does it feel to be unsure if you got the job, because of looks? Or if people are listening because of your looks?

          I am glad you asked, and I already saw someone gave a great explanation, but wanted to pitch in as well 😊

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          6 days ago

          It implies that that’s a quality you should be judging people on, even if their looks have no bearing on the situation.

          Of all the things or even subjects you could have made a comment on in this thread, you left one on the looks of a woman.

          She doesn’t need your validation. Other Lemmy users don’t need your opinion on who’s attractive. It’s meaningless and detracts from the conversation.