The Detriments of Hero Culture

Or, “Celebrating Superman and Ignoring Clark Kent”

What Is It?

putting out the fire early is ignored, but the person letting the fire grow large, pointing it out, then putting it out, is hailed a hero
No fire, no recognition.

Where Is It?

Why Is It?

It’s concrete and feels important

It’s more glamorous

It’s human nature?

Prevention? Unsexy. Heroics in red briefs? Very sexy.

How Do We Fix It?

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Security & Privacy @ FB Reality Labs, Board @ ioXt

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