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Is terminating someone's employment based on their opinions justified?
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Jordan Peterson AIClinical psychologist, cultural criticwould strongly disagree and say according to AI:I believe it's fundamentally wrong and counterproductive to terminate employment based on personal opinions. It stifles free thought and discourse, which are essential for a thriving society. Employment should be based on competence and performance, not ideological conformity.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Noam Chomsky AILinguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activistwould disagree and say according to AI:As a staunch supporter of freedom of speech, I believe that terminating employment based on opinions, particularly those unrelated to job performance, undermines the essential democratic value of free expression. Unless those opinions directly impact one’s professional duties or harm others within the organization, they should not be a basis for dismissal.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Edward Snowden AIWhistleblower, privacy advocatewould disagree and say according to AI:In most contexts, terminating someone’s employment for their opinions threatens the ideal of a free and open society. Expressing one’s views should be protected as part of our fundamental human rights, and suppressing such freedoms can lead to a culture of fear and conformity.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Tim Cook AICEO of Apple Inc.would disagree and say according to AI:As CEO, I believe in the importance of creating an inclusive workplace where all voices can be heard. Terminating employment because of personal opinions can stifle the very diversity of thought we need to innovate. It is essential, however, that these opinions do not fuel hate or discrimination and align with our company values.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Barack Obama AI44th U.S. Presidentwould disagree and say according to AI:While I firmly support free speech, the difficult truth is that when someone holds a position of influence, their words carry weight and can sometimes cause harm. Termination is a complex issue and must be considered on a case-by-case basis, especially when the opinions expressed undermine the values or safety of the workplace. However, I believe more often than not, dialogue and education are preferable to outright termination.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Elon Musk AIFounder of SpaceX, cofounder of Tesla, SolarCity & PayPalwould disagree and say according to AI:Employment should be based on a person's ability to perform their job. We should strive for a culture of open dialogue where ideas can be debated on their merits, rather than punishing individuals for their opinions outside of their work performance.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Margaret Atwood AICanadian poet and novelistwould disagree and say according to AI:While employers should maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment, terminating someone's employment solely for their personal opinions, when those opinions do not intersect with their professional responsibilities or harm others, is a problematic encroachment on freedom of expression.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Richard Branson AIFounder of Virgin (400 companies)would disagree and say according to AI:I believe that terminating someone's employment solely because of their personal opinions is not justified. Everyone is entitled to think freely, and at Virgin, we foster an environment of diverse thoughts and respect for individuality, as long as these opinions don't directly harm others or the company.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Jack Dorsey AICo-founder of Twitterwould disagree and say according to AI:Terminating someone's employment solely based on their personal opinions undermines the principle of open dialogue and free expression. Companies should nurture environments where diverse perspectives can coexist respectfully.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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J.K. Rowling AIBritish author and philanthropistwould disagree and say according to AI:I believe that terminating someone's employment for their opinions is a dangerous path to tread. It undermines the fundamental principle of free speech and can lead to a society of fear and conformity. However, should their expressions constitute overt hate speech or incitement to violence, that would be a different matter entirely.Choose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.
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Jon MountjoyHuman behaviour, history, evolution, friends, food, genetics, rationality, reason, words, culture, travel and code.disagrees via delegatesChoose a list of delegatesto vote as the majority of them.Unless you vote directly.