The hottest Diversity Substack posts right now

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Tiffany-Ann Taylor on the Past, Present, and Future of Transportation

Exasperated Infrastructures • 14 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Diversity
  1. Small steps are still steps - Even small improvements can make a big difference in transportation projects.
  2. Diversity in leadership is crucial - Having diverse voices and experiences leads to more innovative solutions.
  3. Success means prioritizing equity and intersectionality - A successful future in transportation includes valuing all community needs and voices.

Free Black Thought Newsletter #5

Journal of Free Black Thought • 10 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Diversity
  1. The Free Black Thought Newsletter #5 aims to amplify diverse black voices and promote critical thinking across different perspectives.
  2. Various content including essays, podcasts, and upcoming episodes are highlighted, offering unique insights and discussions on topics like racial despair, race relations in America, and diverse perspectives on education.
  3. The importance of deliberative rhetoric, challenging conventional narratives in education, and advocating for unity and personal well-being through the Empowered Humanity Theory are key themes discussed by the contributors.

What Will the Future of the Church Look Like?

DruGroup • 19 implied HN points • 17 Aug 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Diversity
  1. The future church will focus on making disciples, helping people grow in their faith. This shift is important after many years of just listening to sermons.
  2. Diversity will be key, bringing in more voices and perspectives from different backgrounds. This aims to reflect the real community we live in.
  3. Digital engagement will grow, with churches using online platforms for more than just streaming services. This includes building relationships in online spaces, like the gaming community.
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Ella Goldner: “in 2050, anyone will be able to be an entrepreneur”

2050 • 14 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
💼 Business Diversity
  1. Ella Goldner believes that in 2050, anyone will be able to be an entrepreneur by taking risks and having a long-term vision for solving problems.
  2. Ensuring opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs with the right mindset involves providing social and monetary capital support, especially for those without established networks.
  3. Investors and fund managers need to be more inclusive to support underrepresented founders, with initiatives like angel networks and diverse investment groups.

Life In Plastic Ain't So Fantastic

Some Unpleasant Arithmetic • 8 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Diversity
  1. Barbie's history and impact reflect complex issues of feminism and economics
  2. Women's labor force participation has evolved over time due to various factors like economic conditions and cultural norms
  3. Gender disparities in wages and career progress are influenced by a mix of discrimination, societal expectations, and individual choices

Is DEI Destroying Free Speech on Campus?

The Missing Data Depot • 10 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Diversity
  1. DEI bureaucracies often hinder free speech on college campuses, particularly for conservative viewpoints.
  2. Lack of empirical evidence makes it hard to determine the true impact of DEI programs on university speech climates.
  3. DEI bureaucracies may increase tolerance for progressive speakers while causing discomfort and disrupting conversations on campus.

#12: True diversity

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 19 implied HN points • 22 Jan 20
💼 Business Diversity
  1. True diversity is about having a rich mix of different types of information and perspectives. It's not just about meeting certain quotas based on traditional categories like race or gender.
  2. Organizations need to adapt to constant change, and diversity helps them innovate. The more diverse the team, the more ideas and solutions they have to deal with unexpected challenges.
  3. To promote true diversity, companies should create flexible roles, encourage employees to define what makes them unique, and train staff to understand the value of difference. This approach makes a company stronger and more innovative.

It Is Literally Impossible To Be A Movie

Skunk Ledger • 4 HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Diversity
  1. The movie Barbie Movie creates an intriguing narrative using internal and external premises.
  2. The Barbie Movie cleverly addresses social issues like feminism, diversity, and corporate influence in a satirical way.
  3. The film challenges the complexities of making a movie that must navigate various societal expectations and demands.

Teams are more than just a collection of the best talent

Klement on Investing • 2 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
💼 Business Diversity
  1. Teams should not be selected solely based on individual talent, but on their ability to work collectively.
  2. Research shows that emotional intelligence, equal speaking behavior within a team, and gender balance all contribute to higher team performance.
  3. For businesses to succeed, it is essential to value team collaboration over individual performance and to prioritize hiring practices that reward team players.

A more equitable AI model for breast cancer risk assessment

philsiarri • 1 HN point • 29 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diversity
  1. Researchers presented a groundbreaking AI model for breast cancer risk assessment that can accurately predict across diverse racial backgrounds.
  2. Traditional risk assessment models showed biases, particularly in non-white populations, due to data derived from predominantly European Caucasian populations.
  3. The AI model outperformed traditional models, achieving consistent accuracy in predicting breast cancer risk across different racial groups.

Once a Maintainer: Matt Wynne

Once a Maintainer • 1 HN point • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology Diversity
  1. Diversity in open source is important and efforts should be made to create a welcoming community for everyone.
  2. Getting more people into open source requires making it equitable so that everyone can participate, and fostering a culture of learning and sharing.
  3. Contributing to open source should be a positive and welcoming experience, and individuals and companies should invest resources into supporting open source initiatives.

👊🏽 I'm Hiring!

UnfairNation by Ehsan Zaffar • 1 implied HN point • 03 Mar 23
💼 Business Diversity
  1. The Urban Doom Loop: Empty buildings and storefronts post-pandemic in cities like NYC and Chicago.
  2. Lack of Native American Representation in Congress: Only two Native Americans in the House of Representatives.
  3. The Power of Action: Reflecting on people who work to make the world better versus those who don't.

Investing in gender-neutral pronouns

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 08 Oct 16
🎭️ Culture Diversity
  1. Gender-neutral pronouns can be a simple way to avoid unnecessary gender bias in writing and communication.
  2. It may be worth considering the moral argument for using gender-neutral pronouns, especially when gender identification is irrelevant.
  3. Starting to use gender-neutral pronouns at a young age can help reduce the associated costs and make it easier to make the change in communication style.

snow flakes

the rohn report • 0 implied HN points • 27 Feb 21
🔬 Science Diversity
  1. Snowflakes are not frozen water, they are frozen water vapor with unique hexagonal structures.
  2. The molecular structure of H2O creates the hexagonal shapes seen in snowflakes, causing natural beauty.
  3. The diverse patterns of snowflakes and the uniqueness of all things in nature demonstrate the commonality of life and the beauty of diversity.

Dehumanizing creep

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Diversity
  1. The 'black digital intelligentsia' is a powerful social movement led by a diverse group of modern intellectuals, making an impact through social media.
  2. There's a caution against becoming too reliant on technology for fulfilling essential human roles, as it could lead to dehumanization.
  3. Cover songs are popular on Spotify because artists can make more money copying popular songs like Taylor Swift's hits.

The Challenge for Minority Aspiring Executives

The Uncommon Executive • 0 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
💼 Business Diversity
  1. Diverse teams bring more innovation and better performance to companies. Having more women executives positively impacts business performance and innovation.
  2. There is still a lack of diversity in top executive positions, with white males dominating Fortune 100 companies. Women and minorities face challenges in advancing to executive roles.
  3. To overcome challenges as a minority aspiring executive, focus on your unique value proposition, break big goals into manageable steps, and find support from like-minded individuals.

How to Build Trust Without Playing Golf

The Uncommon Executive • 0 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
💼 Business Diversity
  1. Minority aspiring executives can face biases that hinder building trust and need to try different approaches to connect with their colleagues.
  2. Building trust at work can be achieved by focusing on common professional goals and interests, rather than solely relying on social interactions.
  3. To strengthen relationships, support colleagues in various ways, such as noting their achievements, offering assistance, and connecting them with others.

Scrub These Three Words From Your Hiring Process

The Radar • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 23
💼 Business Diversity
  1. Diversity is vital for effective teams, using 'fit' as a hiring criteria can limit diverse perspectives and lead to an insular team.
  2. The concept of 'fit' is vague and can lead to biases and arbitrary decisions, interviewers may struggle to define what 'fit' really means.
  3. Seeking 'fit' can encourage dishonesty in candidates who try to match what they think the hiring process wants, leading to a lack of authenticity in hires and erosion of organizational integrity.

RDEL #38: Does AI help or hurt gender diversity in tech hiring?

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Diversity
  1. AI in recruitment can increase gender diversity in tech hiring by improving the completion rate of job applications among women.
  2. Providing AI-generated scores alongside applications can reduce gender bias in evaluations and lead to more equal assessment of male and female candidates in tech hiring.
  3. Although concerns exist about bias in AI tools, research shows that AI can outperform human bias in the hiring process, offering a promising solution to create a more diverse and qualified tech workforce.

RDEL #27: The frequency and impact of destructive code reviews

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Diversity
  1. Destructive code reviews can negatively impact team cohesion, trust, and psychological safety. It's crucial to address feedback delivery to maintain a positive work environment.
  2. 22% of respondents reported inconsiderate feedback at least once a year, showing a notable frequency of damaging criticism in code reviews. This highlights the importance of promoting constructive feedback culture.
  3. Destructive criticism was perceived to be less valuable and appropriate, especially impacting motivation and mood. Recognizing and addressing such feedback biases can help improve team dynamics.

RDEL #23: The most popular posts of 2023.

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
💼 Business Diversity
  1. The best managers create a positive work environment, foster autonomy, and help their team grow in the eyes of engineers.
  2. While better documentation improves team performance, it can contribute to burnout for underrepresented team members.
  3. There is a gender disparity in the code review process, particularly when reviews are manually assigned. Gender biases can also be present in review suggestion tools.

The Do's and Dont's of Space Startup Recruiting

SpaceDotBiz • 0 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Diversity
  1. Space startups often face challenges in recruiting top talent due to competition for a small pool of skilled individuals.
  2. Early startups should strive for diversity in their hiring to avoid forming a homogenous team with limited perspectives.
  3. To attract and maintain diverse talent, space companies must go beyond just stating a commitment to diversity and actively support initiatives that empower underrepresented groups.

All white collar workers should/should not use an LLM to partially do their job

Hazy Bridge • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🚌 Education Diversity
  1. An LLM can broaden a white-collar worker's knowledge base, enhancing their understanding of legal principles and improving job performance.
  2. Studying for an LLM can develop problem-solving skills, enabling professionals to tackle complex issues with creativity and precision.
  3. Having an LLM can give white-collar workers a competitive edge, showcasing specialized expertise and making them more appealing to employers.

Unity in Diversity: The Body of Christ Illustrated

Life Coaching Curriculum & Soft Skills for Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Diversity
  1. The body of Christ illustrates unity in diversity among believers, like different parts of a human body working together.
  2. Believers are interdependent, with each individual having equal value and contributing unique gifts to the spiritual body of Christ.
  3. Shared suffering and joy within the body of Christ fosters empathy and a sense of collective responsibility among believers.

Once a Maintainer: Marit van Dijk

Once a Maintainer • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Diversity
  1. Marit van Dijk studied a mix of social science and computer science, ultimately finding a passion for coding and open source projects.
  2. Getting into open source like the Cucumber project brought Marit great learning opportunities and a supportive community.
  3. Marit emphasizes the importance of diversity in open source, welcoming people from different backgrounds and languages to contribute and collaborate.

Culture is dead, long live culture

(hector egbert) • 0 implied HN points • 13 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Diversity
  1. The current regime is destroying natural diversity and forcing a homogenized human race.
  2. The individual's identity and freedom have been forfeited to the industrial machine.
  3. Globalization is controlled by supra-national authorities advancing a singular culture.

🧱 Newsletter #46: what happens when typing in the terminal, sexism in tech in India, pixel art...

Women On Rails Newsletter - International Version • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Diversity
  1. Ruby allows modifying existing code with 'Monkey Patching', but it's recommended to use it sparingly to avoid surprising new team members.
  2. Understanding 'heredoc' in Ruby can help in defining multi-line strings while preserving formatting and indentation.
  3. User feedback is important post-launch, but it's crucial to filter and prioritize feedback to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

Time to adjust your assessment

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 20
🚌 Education Diversity
  1. When transitioning to online assessments, consider the implications of privacy when using surveillance software - it can invade students' personal spaces and raise trust issues.
  2. Using surveillance software can signal a lack of trust and respect towards students - consider alternative assessment methods to avoid creating a disruptive and distrustful environment.
  3. Surveillance software for exams may disproportionately impact students of color and other protected classes, highlighting the importance of considering diversity, equity, and inclusion in assessment approaches.