James Damore
publication date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 (part of Summer 2017)
category: 
Controversy
clue: Search online for a diversity memo and it won't take long to realize why this (former) engineer stirred up controversy.
explanation: Damore circulated a memo at his employer Google that argued, among other things, that women were less suited to working in technology because of biological differences. The ensuing controversy resulted in his termination. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Jesse King, and Elaine Beckland
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