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The Man Who Wants To End DEI Forever - Christopher Rufo On Claudine Gay, Tech, Racism, and Diversity

Feb 5, 2024
Christopher Rufo discusses the destructive nature of DEI policies, his mission to remove Harvard President Claudine Gay, and the potential for tech to lead the way in shifting the DEI conversation
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  • Tech companies can eliminate DEI bureaucracies and prioritize innovation and competitiveness.
  • The tech industry is not inherently racist or sexist and has always prioritized talent over demographic quotas.

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Tech companies uniquely positioned to eliminate DEI bureaucracy

Tech companies are in a unique position to eliminate their DEI bureaucracies due to their nimbleness and resistance to racialist ideology. They can prioritize their core mission of creating great products and be ruthlessly competitive in the marketplace. The conditions are set for companies to wind down DEI efforts and focus on innovation.

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