Almost all of the time, people are awesome when you give them the chance to be their best selves. But it can be hard to remember that.
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i want to believe that but i think society's tolerance for/fostering of sexism/racism/etc makes it harder
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in each of those regards, though, things are getting better over time.
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@sh00ter_d I do when I see it. For example, Fox News accepts a lot of advertising from companies that prey on retirees' incomes.
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I noticed your account was added by the fake 'IStandwithahmed' first, even BEFORE the story broke on #dallasnews? Interesting...
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I think too often we design systems that allow for ppl to be their worst selves
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this is the problem exactly. But we can make humane technologies, if we just care to.
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I am serious about the headlines. You are a man who maximizes his opportunities.
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I thought when I picked this one, "well, that should keep anyone from sharing this story" but I guess not!
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