oj-lappi
However a) this research is very US-centric b) the paper also concludes that code word per word is pretty much equal between the two, wikipedia just has longer articles
1. https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/do-experts-or-collective-intellig...
You cited an separate but sinilar part of the argument from the wrong side.
When it comes to policy, it is generally accepted that empirical/statistical evidence is a better tool for building an organisation than empathy.
Also this is more interesting since its an insider opinion by an educated man. You are trying to dismiss Damore outright without counterargument. That's not productive.
Your point was "Damore seems to be wanting a policy based on anecdotes because his reasoning is neither objective nor convincing."
And I don't see how that follows. I think we can at least agree that he's not arguing FOR what he's explicitly AGAINST.
B) "It doesn't mean anything"
See A). The memo may or may not include any facts undisputed or otherwise, but we can certainly get a feeling for its intent, which at least part of was: to criticize Googles policies and possibly open up a conversation about them.
I don't think Google handled that very well.
The way Google has steered advertising on youtube [1,2,3] also makes me think this suit is onto something. At least a better look.
1. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/21/youtube-g...
2. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/10/prageru-sues-you...
3. Video by h3h3 I can't find right now