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Book Review: The Origins Of Woke

Astral Codex Ten Podcast

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Unintended Consequences of Civil Rights Legislation

Exploring the historical context and evolution of civil rights laws, including the addition of sex discrimination, affirmative action, and disparate impact measures post-passage, leading to unintended discriminatory practices in employment like the FAA's air traffic controller hiring process. Delving into the controversies of criminal background checks and their potential implications on minority hires, reflecting on the challenges companies face in navigating these practices.

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