There were successful people in the 1920s, that proves that there was no racism throughout the 20 century. I think people ignore that people can be successful in spite of racism. Racism doesn’t halt everyone, but it is still an impediment within the system. But I don’t expect these same people to read anything on the subject, they believe they can dictate what is racist and nor racist even if the data doesn’t support their argument.
You’re arguing from ignorance because the problem with the algorithm is not the reason you stated. Not all algorithms and models are the same, so claiming you know a particular model doesn’t mean they used that particular model. Again, it’s an argument from ignorance only exacerbated by ignoring the article because you don’t like the result or reasoning.
I wasn't talking about money necessarily. I'm talking about accomplishments, and accomplishments in so many varied fields it shows that there is equal opportunity for all, so yes, blacks do belong here.
It is a narrative, a story, a myth. You don't speak for all black people. Maybe you live in the echo chamber of TV, Hollywood and internet, but black folks I know IRL don't think like you, they don't agree with you. Black intellectuals and academics who seriously and honestly look into the issue don't agree with you.
Yes, that's exactly what I didn't say.
If interested you can watch the whole video, or just the first 4:30 where he explains the problems with the data. (Video contains one instance of profanity.)
Black conservatives are not the only "intellectuals." There is a far larger cohort of researchers and academics who have delved deeper into these topics and have a different opinion. The "black folks [you] know IRL" appear to not to be representative of the broader population. Claiming that those who differ from conservatives are not intellectual, serious or honest is a load of garbage.
Pointing to successful people now and arguing that there can't be racism now if they exist is exactly what you're saying. Successful black person = no racism.
The conceptual problem actually comes from Mr. Hughes. He is making an argument that there are lurking variables in studies; moreover, he misstates how bias is uncovered and then attacks the straw man. It's understandable that he makes these logical missteps since he doesn't have a statistics background, but perhaps he needs to go beyond an intro to stats course before he argues there is something wrong with the multiple studies that uncover racial bias.
I've complained about this before - you respond to things I don't say more than things I do say. But as to the reason black folks I know don't appear to be representative of the broader population, it's because they're so normal. Out of 1,000,000 safe plane landings, the media only talks about the ones that crash. A black guy who gets up and goes to work and mows his lawn and pays his taxes and is reasonably happy is much less interesting, much less romantic, than a black guy looting a Walmart for some perceived heroic cause.
Yes there are unaccounted for variables. He explains a few very well. No one needs a statistics education to understand them. It's common sense.
Who are you, and what did you do with FireDragon after you hacked his account? We just want to know that he's safe.
Who are you, and what did you do with FireDragon after you hacked his account? We just want to know that he's safe.
