Diversity
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Diversity in essence a very simple notion that is perhaps very difficult to implement which is that people are both different, and act differently depending on the Actions and meaning depend on situational and environmental circumstances.
Explanation
This means that not only that we have a difference in circumstances, i.e people have different knowledge than us, but also that people process same information differently. Whether it is due to education, genes, or environment Nature vs nurture, people grow up with different perspectives, ideas, skills, etc.
When it comes to values and philosophy, similar to Simone de Beauvoir Ethics of Ambiguity is the absence of clarity in values or facts, Monism has failed humanity so far. Thinking that a single value can hold the answer to all of our ethical questions is not only false but dangerous. People don't act this way, people constantly weigh different values against each other and make tough decisions Optimal outcomes emerge from balance between extremes not absolutes, and so it is on the societal level. That's why in Berlin's opinion we should believe in pluralism, the existence of multiple values simultaneously. However, he is not a complete relativist.
Truth is discoverable through reason and logic alone won't bring us to the "one truth", since differences in values are beyond rationality, we can't rationalize our way past pluralism. Rationality is only a tool to bridge the divide, to find a solution on how to live together.
Why it matters
We can cultivate openness to diversity by trying to listen and understand other viewpoints, and continue to always expand our knowledge and gain new skills. However, this is easier said than done. Due to the Once learned, knowledge makes it impossible to imagine its absence, it is very difficult for us to place ourselves in other's shoe, especially the more different they are from us. Without familiarity, there's no Empathy means understanding and acting on another's perspective, and without empathy diversity would lead to an Group membership biases perception and shapes intergroup hostility instead of Inclusion means proactively welcoming and believing in others.
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Diversity is also often references as an issue of representation, for example to make sure that a company include members of different sexes, ethnicities and so on, either as a way to solve previous injustice, to have a representation of that community within the company or as a proxy to ensure that we have different points of views.
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🔼Topic:: Psychological Safety and Team Conditions Origin:: Philosophize This! Origin:: Isaiah Berlin (philosopher) Link:: https://share.snipd.com/episode/e1f0a11f-af0d-4e09-9c42-1d75cd126d48