livgorton clarifies: second chances are moral, but this hire is a practical question
livgorton · x · 2026-09-12
livgorton elaborates on the Manifund–Caroline Ellison hire: whether she deserves a second chance is a moral question with a clear yes, but whether this is the one to give it is a practical question — the fallout of her fund's collapse landed largely on the community now employing her.
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