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Re:After DeepMind’s cofounder was placed on leave for bullyi... by contravariant on Saturday August 07, 2021 @07:42PM (#28102899)
Well even in the cases of technically brilliant but socially awkward people it doesn't really make sense to place them high in the hierarchy. Unless they have no people directly under them, I suppose.
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Re:After DeepMind’s cofounder was placed on leave for bullyi... by beerandt on Saturday August 07, 2021 @09:16PM (#28103367)
Even if they're only making technical decisions and not managing anyone directly, it still is going to result in employees being told to do what he commands.

You've either got power or don't, there's not much to being high-up if you're decisions don't carry much weight.

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