On Aug 1, 2013, at 3:30 PM, Andy Bierman <a...@yumaworks.com> wrote:
> On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 4:24 AM, Yoav Nir <y...@checkpoint.com> wrote: >> >> On Aug 1, 2013, at 11:14 AM, Andy Bierman <a...@yumaworks.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Isn't it obvious why humming is flawed and raising hands works? >>> (Analog vs. digital). A hand is either raised or it isn't. >>> The sum of all hands raised is comparable across tests. >>> The sum of the amplitude of all hums is not. >> >> Hums are better as they give greater weight to people who are more vocally >> in support (or in opposition) to the assertion. > > Please provide some evidence that a loud hum means the person is more > committed to work on an item. > > Favoring loud humming is subject to cultural bias. As is identifying oneself with a position by raising one's hand. I can imagine as much - my uninformed opinion would be more - cultural bias effect on a show of hands as on a hum. > Some cultures are more inclined to raise their voice than others. > Some people have naturally louder voices than others. > Measuring volume may introduce bias in favor of loud men and against > soft-spoken women, for example. And a show of hands may introduce bias against women preferring anonymity. - Ralph > > This cultural bias is not compatible with increased inclusiveness. > > > Andy > >> Research shows([1]), that the one humming loudly for acceptance, will also >> volunteer to review and contribute code. The one humming loudly against is >> going to jump up to the mike in all future meetings and tell the group that >> they're doing the wrong thing. Those who hum softly will go back to reading >> their email. >> >> Yoav >> >> [1] citation needed >>
