Diversity, Equity, & Explosive Decompression: The 208th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Jan 13, 2024
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Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying discuss topics like the potential destruction of the dissident community, manipulation and division at Evergreen College, challenging views on race and obligation, Boeing's controversy over prioritizing diversity over safety, and the challenges of achieving greater representation in academia.
Giving power to dissenters by involving them in petty feuds undermines the dissident movement.
Boeing's shift towards prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over safety raises concerns about compromises in product and employee safety.
The prioritization of DEI over merit-based hiring and quality-focused practices in critical industries like aviation can lead to compromises in safety and quality control.
Deep dives
Scott Adams provides nuanced analysis and support
Scott Adams, in his recent coffee with Scott Adams, provided a nuanced analysis and expressed support for the main points discussed in the Tucker Carlson interview. He commended the ability to explain complex topics and the bravery displayed in following the data. It was heartening to hear his perspective.
David Pakman's deceptive argument against vaccine injury
David Pakman responded to the Tucker Carlson interview with a misguided critique, specifically on the topic of vaccine injury. He used anecdotal evidence to claim that vaccine injuries are rare, ignoring the experiences of many who have been injured and choosing to dismiss their accounts. His flawed argument undermines the importance of acknowledging and addressing vaccine injuries.
Boeing and DEI Prioritization Compromise Safety
Boeing's decision to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives over safety has come under scrutiny. The company's corporate filings revealed a shift in executive bonuses, tying them to DEI targets instead of safety. This change raises concerns about the potential compromise of safety measures. The recent incident of a mid-cabin door plug blowing out of an Alaska Airlines flight further highlights the need for thorough inspections and maintenance. Experts argue that DEI priorities can lead to compromises in product safety, employee safety, and quality. The prioritization of DEI over safety in a critical industry like aviation raises questions about the long-term consequences of such decisions.
Implications for Merit and Quality
The inclusion of DEI as a criterion for executive incentives at Boeing reflects a shift away from merit-based hiring and quality-focused practices. The emphasis on diverse interview slates and diverse hires raises concerns about compromising meritocracy and the search for the best qualified candidates. Evidence suggests that prioritizing DEI can lead to compromised safety standards and quality control in essential systems and industries. Striking a balance between diversity initiatives and maintaining excellence in safety and quality remains a challenge that requires a critical evaluation of the potential trade-offs.
The Growing Concerns and Predicted Consequences
Boeing's prioritization of DEI initiatives has resulted in growing concerns about compromises in safety and quality. The recent incident of a mid-cabin door plug blowing out on a flight highlights the potential consequences of such decisions. Experts predict that as DEI practices infiltrate influential corporations, compromises in safety, functionality, and operational integrity may become more prevalent. This pattern raises questions about the long-term impact of placing diversity and inclusion priorities above merit-based hiring and quality-focused practices in critical industries.
In this 208th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.
In this episode, we discuss how not to hand Goliath a win. Letting Goliath in on the social landscape of the dissidents, on the petty feuds and disagreements, is giving it power that it should not have. And we discuss Boeing’s 737-9 Max airplanes: the one that blew out a door plug above Oregon; the FAA’s response to that “in-flight departure”; and recent changes at Boeing, which include increasing the focus on product and employee safety and product quality, to now also focus on climate, and on Diversity Equity and Inclusion). As we predicted before: move away from prioritizing merit in favor of immutable characteristics, and disaster will follow.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Real Coffee with Scott Adams 1/12/24: https://rumble.com/v46lgtz-coffee-with-scott-adams-11224.html
Elon Musk Says Boeing Has a Diversity Problem. The Evidence Says Otherwise. Barron’s 1/12/24: https://www.barrons.com/articles/boeing-elon-musk-dei-diversity-c102c788
James Lindsay’s thread about DEI at Boeing: https://x.com/ConceptualJames/status/1745110176372339167
DarkHorse #159, Monkey business at Pfizer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QkyRmuAdGU&t=5182s
