> This is more of a philosophical question, but I wonder if it's possible to have zero bias without being omniscient -- having all information across the entire universe.
It’s not. It’s why DEI etc is just biasing for non white/asian males. It comes from a moral/tribal framework that is at odds with a meritocratic one. People say we need more x representation, but they can never say how much.
There’s a second layer effect as well where taking all the best individuals may not result in the best teams. Trust is generally higher among people who look like you, and trust is probably the most important part of human interaction. I don’t care how smart you are if you’re only here for personal gain and have no interest in maintaining the culture that was so attractive to outsiders.
It’s not. It’s why DEI etc is just biasing for non white/asian males. It comes from a moral/tribal framework that is at odds with a meritocratic one. People say we need more x representation, but they can never say how much.
There’s a second layer effect as well where taking all the best individuals may not result in the best teams. Trust is generally higher among people who look like you, and trust is probably the most important part of human interaction. I don’t care how smart you are if you’re only here for personal gain and have no interest in maintaining the culture that was so attractive to outsiders.