Re:We are complicit in our employer’s deeds
by ornornor on Wednesday May 06, 2020 @02:45AM
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> It’s hard, for most, not to drive in their petrol-based car.
It is hard and probably not possible for some. But you still have some agency: you can use a bicycle or public transit when possible, buy a more fuel efficient car, etc. You’ll still use gas but less overall. Not as drastic as not using a drop of oil anymore but still something.
Re:We are complicit in our employer’s deeds
by PaulDavisThe1st on Tuesday May 05, 2020 @01:24PM
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I agree there is a spectrum. I'm not sure what evidence there is, or even what metrics you would use to decide that these two are at opposite ends.
Ability to reasonably avoid the complicity.
Obviously what’s reasonable is up for debate.
I’d say leaving one firm for another firm, in a decent job market is definitely doable.
Not using your car, on the other hand, for lots of people, isn’t reasonable.
Filling your car with petrol and choosing to stay with a dubious firm are at opposite ends.
The difference, to me, is your ability to avoid the complicity.
It’s hard, for most, not to drive in their petrol-based car.
But for many techies, it’s not hard to choose a different tech firm.