Why diversity in tech is important
A visual guide now to why diversity in tech is important went viral because, well, have a watch for yourself.
https://twitter.com/nke_ise/status/897756900753891328
And here are some of the replies it prompted. Not everyone agreed that it was a sign of a bigger problem than just a crappy soap dispenser. They were wrong.
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A simple problem in a sensor of machine can't be a society problem, the people are crazy?!
— Vitor (@vitorwy) August 16, 2017
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A simple problem in a sensor of machine can't be a society problem, the people are crazy?!
— Vitor (@vitorwy) August 16, 2017
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How does a faulty sensor in a machine compare to a palpable issue like diversity in Tech? Don't be naive please. This proves nothing
— Call Me Zaddy (@stackless_dev) August 16, 2017
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it happened with a face recognition software as well, some of these sensors don't pick up darker skin, poc at the company would help
— sunshine (@curvellas) August 16, 2017
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So many people justifying this and showcasing just how deeply embedded racism is. Y'all think it's a *just* a tech prob. PEOPLE CREATE TECH.
— zuko & katara belonged 2gether (@prettylittlname) August 16, 2017
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Aren't these heat sensors?
— Frank (@Bx99_) August 16, 2017
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probably infrared
— Glitcher (@G1itcher) August 16, 2017
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Now don't go spouting common sense and technical reasons around here. That could be dangerous.
— Martin DG (degoose) (@thedegoose) August 16, 2017
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The point is these technical issues resulted from a lack of concern for all end users. If someone cared about the end users, would've used
— Mona'e Kel (@Monae_Kel) August 16, 2017
And then there was this.
Try having a Scottish accent & using voice commands on a phone/car/elevator. Is it anti Scots? No, its just that the tech needs refining.
— Scoob (@DuncanRitchie2) August 16, 2017