Challenges with DEI Initiatives and Diversity Metrics

DEI initiatives at companies may be rooted in shareholder value or used as a head fake, which can be problematic. At universities, the focus on diversity has led to reshuffling elites without solving underlying issues. The speaker believes that anti-discrimination laws are important, but there's a difference between equality of opportunity and equality of outcomes. Some industries naturally attract certain demographics, and excessive focus on diversity metrics can make companies less productive.