So his position is weak but you’re not in the strongest position either.
Basically, the same depth of evidence (maybe less) that saturated fat was causing all this heart disease, so let’s keep everyone on very low fat diets.
I just remained unconvinced that we know anything at this point. Google is allowed to do what they’re going to do and to do their own studies and make their own decisions based on that data.
However, that study is not a normal lock for the rest of the world and people SHOULD be questioning it, even with anecdotal evidence, at least till we have enough studies proving their point in different situations and companies.
I agree, we don't have enough data. And a common mistake is extrapolating too much from limited data, but here's the most important data point and why we continue to use these practices: these companies are worth trillions of dollars and they hire this way. You want the industry to change its practices? Find an equally successful (impact, market cap, innovation) company that hires differently in software.
Basically, the same depth of evidence (maybe less) that saturated fat was causing all this heart disease, so let’s keep everyone on very low fat diets.
I just remained unconvinced that we know anything at this point. Google is allowed to do what they’re going to do and to do their own studies and make their own decisions based on that data.
However, that study is not a normal lock for the rest of the world and people SHOULD be questioning it, even with anecdotal evidence, at least till we have enough studies proving their point in different situations and companies.