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Big data is dead
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Tell HN: DEI initiatives undermine the self esteem of PoC within a company
As a black man, I have some issues with the DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) trend. As it exists within some (most?) companies, it seems to perpetuate imposter syndrome significantly. For example, I know I'm talented - I've got the projects, certs, and experience to back it up.<p>However, when I have to join a cheesy townhall once a month to discuss diversity hires, it makes me feel like I have no right to feel proud of any accomplishments I've made within the company.<p>"Why should I feel proud of my accomplishments, when the accomplishments were spoon-fed to me by the company because of my skin color? If I were a white man with the same experience, I might not even be here?"<p>In my opinion, it would be beneficial if DEI initiatives were confidential and kept "hush hush" within a company. Diversity is able to be seen. If you're actually a diverse company, then people will notice.<p>I could understand publishing a quarterly report, but creating townhall meetings and parading your black/brown employees around like show ponies is nothing short of corporate virtue signaling.<p>I realize this isn't the type of content posted to HN usually, and I realize it is in 'rant' territory, but I know a lot of managers in a lot of influential companies hangout here, so I figured posting this could spark some meaningful discussion.
Visual design rules you can safely follow
Bard and new AI features in Search
As a US Navy fighter pilot, I witnessed unidentified anomalous phenomena
Tell HN: Firefox Is an awesome browser right now
I was having trouble loading GMail in Chrome. I wasn't sure if it was my spotty internet or the browser acting up so I gave Firefox a shot. And behold! Firefox opened it in a jiffy.<p>What impressed me most was that it was able to import saved passwords, bookmarks and websites history from Chrome pretty quickly. Previously, I had imported these to Chromium based web browsers (Brave & Edge) but was afraid that it might be an issue for non-Chromium browser like Firefox, but to my pleasant surprise, it wasn't.<p>Some really cool observations in first 30 mins of using it :<p>1. It opens websites really quickly, much faster than Chrome<p>2. All parts feel really customizable. I was able to get rid of the Firefox View tab really easily (I may explore it in the future because it seemed quite interesting to send links from phone to desktop). It was also easy enough to customize bookmarks bar to only show up in new tab.<p>3. Extensions ecosystem is thriving . I was glad to find my old favorite: Dark Reader. But I have also found a new favorite - Tab Stash. I also found an extension to download Youtube videos - Video Downloader, something I didn't find in Chrome<p>4. Clean look that gets out of your way.<p>I had given Firefox a shot in the past and had found Chrome to be a better performing browser at the time. But this time, Firefox seems to really have clicked with me.<p>I'd be glad to learn of any other cool features and extensions that y'all might want to share.
Connecticut parents arrested for letting kids walk to Dunkin' Donuts
Play Counter Strike 1.6, with full multiplayer, in the browser
Stop the proposal on mass surveillance of the EU
Do we live in a society without a counterculture?
Easter egg in flight path of last 747 delivery flight
ChatGPT Plus
Builder's Remedy goes into effect in many California cities tomorrow
Builder's Remedy goes into effect in many California cities tomorrow
Ask HN: Something you’ve done your whole life that you realized is wrong?
I was helping my son learn to write and realized I’ve been holding the pencil wrong when I write. When I changed my grip to match how my son was learning, it was more comfortable. What have you learned that is different and better than something you’ve always done?