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Further proof that SV use of the word diversity is closer to a euphemism for assimulation. That is, diversity isn't a source for different backgrounds and experiences; but a biological signal to be optimized in order to maximize public perception, while ideas remain essentially the same.


Precisely. And how could SV be blamed for treating it as such? "Diversity" is not even contextually correlated with class consciousness, and we are only confusing each other when we attempt using it this way.

If enough political pressure is placed on SV over class concerns like this, where would the measurement come from? It took statistical evidence to get movement on the more biological concerns, but I'm not sure anecdote alone could have done that. Either way, the result will be little more than a website and some youtube videos.




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