Darryl Campbell

Darryl Campbell, author of "Fatal Abstraction" and a former tech worker at Amazon and Uber, dives into the perils of managerialism in the tech industry. He discusses how corporate emphasis on financial gains leads to disastrous decisions, citing examples like the Boeing 737 MAX. Campbell critiques the superficial understanding of technology among managers and calls for a shift towards empowering engineers and prioritizing ethics. He highlights the ethical dilemmas of AI and stresses the need for systemic change in tech leadership practices.

Darryl Campbell, author of "Fatal Abstraction" and former tech employee at Amazon and Uber, dives into the dangers of managerialism in tech. He critiques how the focus on short-term profits compromises product safety and ethical standards, using alarming examples like the Boeing 737 MAX. Campbell advocates for empowering engineers over financially driven managerial decisions, while also unpacking the misconceptions surrounding AI. He emphasizes a need for transparency in corporate communication and the role of whistleblowers in fostering an ethical culture.