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[–] tankfox@bookwyr.me 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I think the big issue is that it was a culture question masquerading as a technology question. The interviewer was looking for a collection of the same kinds of prejudices that they themselves hold without critical thought, not someone willing to actually engage with the work required to accomplish the stated goals of the job.

This attitude is fundamentally pervasive.