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Tech sector's defensive culture under fire online

Original: One cannot point this out to them and expect a rational reply because the # technology sector has evolved an extremely d

A commentary circulating online argues that the technology sector has developed a deeply defensive culture, built around protecting the self-image of workers as uniquely gifted geniuses bringing civilization forward. The writer claims that pointing out flaws to people in this culture rarely produces a rational reply, as criticism is treated as an attack on that identity rather than on specific ideas or practices.

Why now: The argument taps into ongoing debates about tech industry hubris and its resistance to criticism.

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• One cannot point this out to them and expect a rational reply because the # technology sector has evolved an extremely defensive culture oriented round protecting the notion that they're uniquely gifted geniuses who are bringing the light of civilization (by which they mean… · mxchara@cyberpunk.lol

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