Arthur Besse@lemmy.ml to technology@hexbear.netEnglish · 3 days agoThe Economist on using phrenology for hiring and lending decisions: "Some might argue that face-based analysis is more meritocratic" […] "For people without access to credit, that could be a blessing"hexbear.netimagemessage-square59fedilinkarrow-up1140file-text
arrow-up1140imageThe Economist on using phrenology for hiring and lending decisions: "Some might argue that face-based analysis is more meritocratic" […] "For people without access to credit, that could be a blessing"hexbear.netArthur Besse@lemmy.ml to technology@hexbear.netEnglish · 3 days agomessage-square59fedilinkfile-text
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minus-squareArthur Besse@lemmy.mlOPlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up16·3 days agoApparently the word was used (also derisively) two years prior to the novel I assume you’re referring to. (I looked briefly and failed to find a non-paywalled copy of the May 1956 Socialist Commentary for more context than the quote on that page.)
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Apparently the word was used (also derisively) two years prior to the novel I assume you’re referring to.
(I looked briefly and failed to find a non-paywalled copy of the May 1956 Socialist Commentary for more context than the quote on that page.)