Sex, Gender and Bullshit Part 2: Dr. Debra Soh Responds to Critics of James Damore
February 23, 2018
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as posted by the channelMany people have criticized James Damore's Google Memo on diversity. What do they get wrong - or what does James Damore? Sex scientist Dr. Debra Soh explains. Click "show more" for sources!
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After former Google engineer James Damore's memo on diversity was leaked, it caused an outcry. Many people crticized its implications for diversity - and attacked its scientific basis. Who was right? We interview sex scientist Dr. Debra Soh, who wrote a column in The Globe and Mail defending the science behind the memo. In part 2 of the interview, we present her with some criticisms of it and she answers them.
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Sources:
Debra Soh's article in Globe and Mail, referencing brain differences, the role of prenatal testosterone, etc
Wired article criticizing Damore's memo:
2015 Study saying male and female brains are indistinguishable
Study reanalyzing that data
David Schmitt, author of study cited by Damore, responding to it
When gender isn't disclosed, women's contributions more likely to be accepted by open source projects
Reviewers estimate lower competence and salary for identical resumes with female names
Hiring bias favoring women in academia
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