[spollo]

I don't disagree with your underlying feeling here, that is to say I'm on your side of the fence. But don't you think it's a bit extreme to label people sociopaths, insane, evil, incompetent, for expressing their desire to work in a place where they can focus on their craft? Your last sentence is actually really threatening as well.

I can think of many reasons people might find this appealing. They may be incredibly politically engaged in their personal life and want work to be a place of focus. They might disagree with the political solutions that their coworkers favour, which is totally okay! But it would be extremely draining for that person.

Please, start with the best interpretation of people rather than labelling broad swaths of people as wicked and mentally ill. This is a great opportunity for discussion!

[cortesoft]

> But don't you think it's a bit extreme to label people sociopaths, insane, evil, incompetent, for expressing their desire to work in a place where they can focus on their craft?

I don't think you can ever fully just 'work on your craft' without considering the consequences of what you are doing.

Do you think it would be ok to 'just focus on your craft' if you were hired to design computerized controllers for suicide bombers?

Obviously that is a ridiculous example, but it is a good demonstration of why you can't fully ignore what your work is being used for.

You don't need to care if your work is some great helper of humanity, but you do have a responsibility to make sure your work isn't evil.