Banu Ramamurthy

[Banu Ramamurthy @banu_r]

@AdhirSinha Both systems have trade-offs. The US healthcare system is broken and needs fixing. But trading the "social safety net" of India for the "systemic safety net" of the US is a choice of values, not just geography. Let’s be honest about the cost of the convenience we crave. 8/8

[Banu Ramamurthy @banu_r]

@AdhirSinha The US is a DIY, high-agency economy. It prioritizes systems that allow individuals to function independently. India’s "convenience" often masks an institutionalized lack of transparency. One is high-friction/high-integrity; the other is low-friction/low-integrity. 7/8

[Aravind @aravind]

I have a hypothesis about why Indian CEOs are being selected in such large numbers by international boards.

Indian CEOs are, of course, smart, talented, and capable leaders. But plenty of Americans, Brits, Israelis, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, and Koreans are too.

And it's not just about speaking English either, as some think, given immigrant Indians are chosen as being better than American or five eyes born native English speakers who are equal, or more in numbers in the western talent pool.

My theory is that they're chosen because they tend to be docile and servile along with all the great qualifications and qualities of a leader.

An Anglo-Saxon white, Chinese, or Israeli CEO might let their community's or birth country's interests creep in and interfere at some point. Or they will just be more brave and open about voicing their opinions and taking decisions which may affect shareholder value.

For example, in the recent H1B visa fee hike case, I saw so many Whites (including Elon), Jewish and Chinese Americans (including CEOs) openly come out against it and support hi-tech immigration, even directly support Indian immigrants.

Indian origin leaders, on the other hand, are a safe bet for keeping their mouths shut in silence. For instance, they haven't yet posted a single line condemning racial targeting, attacks, or killings of Indians, or speak out against H-1B visa policy changes that hurt their own community - or even their own company.

Indians, especially India born ones, can just be trusted to play it safe, focusing solely on their personal and company interests. In fact, they'll bend over backwards to serve their boards, companies, and the deep state, if any, dictating.

My hypothesis can be further proven by seeing that India born Indian origin leaders are picked for CEO jobs in US companies, and not many US born Indian Americans (not even close) who are as qualified with all the great credentials and just as good - if it is really the race or culture that makes good CEOs.

Because, even though they are Indians with similar achievements, qualifications from top schools, and capabilities, being born and brought up in the US, they tend to have a bit more of the independent American spirit and much less of the docility and spineless, servile attitude.

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@Microsoft @satyanadella @jared_spataro @jeffteper Teams bug on macOS: custom background won’t clear, breaks branding. Affects many ( https://t.co/ErjL3rkyAw ), but support blames my Mac & closed case (TrackingID#2504100040009547). Please escalate to fix! #MicrosoftTeams #UX

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@OwenGregorian Interesting and concerning! Important to weigh potential risks mentioned against known benefits of vaccination and risks of COVID infection. Not much difference between the vaccinated/unvaccinated; "healthy vaccinee effect" and changes in the unvaccinated cohort over time.

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@ButVai So those who think it’s a thing of the past can byte their tongue.