Perhaps one day we will have machines that can cope with approximate task descriptions, but in the meantime, we have to be very prissy about how we tell computers to do things.
Richard P. FeynmanRead
The tech industry - and, more specifically, Silicon Valley - continues to stumble forward in earnest about how few women are represented in its top ranks of management and on its boards.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality in the tech industry, particularly in leadership positions.
Kara Swisher points out the persistent issue of underrepresentation of women in senior management roles and on boards within the tech industry, especially in Silicon Valley. Despite ongoing conversations and efforts to address this disparity, progress appears slow, indicating a need for more decisive actions to improve gender diversity and inclusion.
Themes
WomenTechnologyRepresentationLeadershipSilicon Valley
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a panel discussion about gender equality in the tech sector.
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