Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

> The burden of proof is required for positive claims.

Any positive claim is a negative claim and vice-versa. That also means positive claims are often contradictory.

1. Diversity should be considered along with merits when hiring.

2. Merit should be the overriding concern when hiring.

3. Extra precautions should be taken to promote a "blind" application and vetting process.

There's not enough proof to close the discussion, but we still have to hire people.



Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: