alt Hacker News>deny that their purpose is of oppression...
A lot of the uber-nerds are just regular nerds who got lucky, not part of some evil genius cabal. By all means keep an eye on them but I think for the most part they are regular people.
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paulryanrogers • today at 7:27 PM
People don't stay 'regular' for long after gaining immense power or money. I imagine it's quite difficult to stay grounded and humble in such situations, especially with legions of sycophants and yes-people hyping them up.
array_key_first • today at 7:01 PM
They're some of the most powerful people in America and, by extension, the world. Wielding such power required immense restraint, control, and consideration.
sgnelson • today at 7:38 PM
See: banality of evil
Is there anything 'regular' about walking onto stage wearing a cap and sunglasses and then brandishing a chainsaw as a 'symbolic' gesture (at anything other than a chainsaw conference)?