I liked this post because I think it is helpful to especially give newcomers and outsiders a feeling that women, PoC, etc. also belong in EA and can reach positions of influence. I do also at the same time agree with other commenters about not focusing too much on people but rather ideas. Still I think Peter, Will, Toby, Nick etc. still get quite a lot of attention (even though I know at least some of them are trying to step away from the limelight!) and therefore that until that stops, it is net good to also highlight other people than white, male presenting people.
I should add that I would not have liked the post if I did not think Katja sounds like a fantastic person—it is not some pure “affirmative action”!
I liked this post because I think it is helpful to especially give newcomers and outsiders a feeling that women, PoC, etc. also belong in EA and can reach positions of influence. I do also at the same time agree with other commenters about not focusing too much on people but rather ideas. Still I think Peter, Will, Toby, Nick etc. still get quite a lot of attention (even though I know at least some of them are trying to step away from the limelight!) and therefore that until that stops, it is net good to also highlight other people than white, male presenting people.
I should add that I would not have liked the post if I did not think Katja sounds like a fantastic person—it is not some pure “affirmative action”!