When migrants first arrive in Australia, we view ourselves through a prism of opportunity. We arrive with a blank canvas, eager to make the most of a new adventure in Australia. #TechInclusion
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@CodeforAus hired three all-women teams. Here's how the did it: don't blame women/ the market; start with your level of influence (from hiring, to policies, to meet-ups); don't be afraid to make (and fix!) mistakes; & share your power.#techinclusionpic.twitter.com/igvyyPw9oE
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Global tech companies based in Silicon Valley have spent over $1 billion on diversity and nothing has changed. "To do this on accident is almost impossible." @shaft #TechInclusionpic.twitter.com/Zg74o0ABRt
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"Most people in tech are arseholes*... Cult of the founder could really be called the cult of the arsehole." -
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*If you're interested, see the "no arseholes rule" for STEM! Stop rewarding bad behaviour amongst colleagues with selective metrics that don't address equity, diversity and inclusion.
#TechInclusionhttps://cubistcrystal.wordpress.com/2015/01/12/imagine-theres-new-metrics-its-easy-if-you-try/ …Show this thread -
Arsehole culture in tech attracts more terrible values. They don't want diversity. They want people who will follow them. -
@shaft#techinclusionpic.twitter.com/jEYpdOZzAb
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The language used about tech alludes to equality and optimism. E.g. "democratising the net." But little has changed. Tech entrenches income inequality because tech leaders are largely White men. -
@sw &@waynesutton#TechInclusionpic.twitter.com/PMHO8bYtR0
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